5th Circ. Says Workers Needn't Mitigate Emotional Damages

By MJ Koo · July 9, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT

Employees who prevail on sexual harassment claims under federal law don't need to take steps to reduce their emotional distress damages, the Fifth Circuit ruled Thursday, affirming a jury's award of...

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Case Information

Case Title

EEOC v. SkyWest Airlines

Case Number

25-10491

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

2442 Jobs (Civil Rights)

Date Filed

April 08, 2025