Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Kimberly B. Ellerth

524 U.S. 742 · Decided June 26, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Kimberly B. Ellerth was decided on June 26, 1998 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sex discrimination in employment” in the Civil Rights area.

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Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Kimberly B. Ellerth

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-101, docket 1997-101-01.

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