Each week, we post a thought-provoking question for your consideration.  Here’s last week’s question, along with your responses.

Which type of discrimination lawsuit is mot likely to result in a big-$$$ verdict?

a.  Age (16%)
b.  Disability (21%)
c.  Gender (19%)
d.  Race (39%)
e.  Religion (4%)

The correct answer is “a.”

According to the latest jury verdict research, age discrimination tops the list for biggest awards in discrimination cases.  The median age discrimination award is more than $250,000.

#2 is disability discrimination at more than $214,000, #3 is gender discrimination at $200,000 and a distant #4 is race discrimination at $167,000.  For more, check out the official Jury Verdict Research site.

Our visitors are now batting a respectable .469 (15 right, 17 wrong) on our weekly questions.  The next one will be coming your way soon.

Thanks for your participation!

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