Case: Bryant v. Aiken Regional Med

1:00-cv-01224 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Filed Date: April 20, 2000

Closed Date: Feb. 11, 2004

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Case Summary

In 2000, an African-American former hospital employee brought a suit against Aiken Regional Medical Centers in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The case was assigned to District Judge Cameron M. Currie. Although the Plaintiff initially seemed to file the case as a class action lawsuit, there is no reference to this on the docket. We do not have access to many of the documents, and so we do not have more information on how this issue was resolved. Plaintiff alleged tha…

In 2000, an African-American former hospital employee brought a suit against Aiken Regional Medical Centers in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The case was assigned to District Judge Cameron M. Currie. Although the Plaintiff initially seemed to file the case as a class action lawsuit, there is no reference to this on the docket. We do not have access to many of the documents, and so we do not have more information on how this issue was resolved.

Plaintiff alleged that the hospital engaged in racially discriminatory hiring and promotional practices, and retaliation against employees who complained about the discrimination, in violation of Title VII,  42 U.S.C. § 2000, and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. Plaintiff specifically alleged that ARMC had denied her a promotion on several occasions both because of her race and in retaliation for her complaints about discrimination in ARMC's hiring policies.

The case was tried before a jury on March 18, 19, and 20, 2002. The jury returned a verdict on March 20, 2002, in favor of Plaintiff on two of her three claims. The jury found that ARMC had refused to promote Plaintiff to a surgical technician position in retaliation for her complaints about racial discrimination. The jury also found that she had been denied a promotion to a registered nurse position because she was African–American. The jury found that racial discrimination was not a factor, however, in ARMC's failure to offer Plaintiff a surgical technician position. Bryant was awarded $40,000 in compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits, $50,000 for emotional distress, and $210,000 in punitive damages. The District Court treated the jury's verdict on back pay as an advisory verdict, and after independent consideration, the Court adopted the jury's verdict as the equitable award of back pay.

Prior to entering the judgement, the District Court requested that the parties brief the appropriateness of the jury's award of punitive damages. The District Court conducted a thorough review of the punitive damages award and concluded that the award was reasonable, appropriate, and fully supported by the evidence. In addition, the District Court awarded Plaintiff pre-judgment interest on the back-pay award, but denied Plaintiff's request to enhance the back-pay award to compensate her for the negative income-tax consequences of the verdict.

The District Court denied Defendant's post-trial motions for judgment as matter of law (JMOL) and a new trial on September 9, 2002. Defendant then appealed this case to the Fourth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals, on September 30, 2002. Plaintiff cross-appealed with respect to the tax issue on October 9, 2002.

The appeal and cross-appeal was heard before Judges Harvie Wilkinson III, Paul V. Niemeyer, Robert B. King of the Fourth Circuit on May 8, 2003. On June 27, 2003, the Court issued its unanimous opinion. Judge Wilkinson, writing for the Court affirmed in part, and reversed in part. 333 F.3d 536 (4th Cir. 2003).

In its appeal, ARMC argued that the District Court erred in failing to grant judgment as a matter of law or a new trial, on both Plaintiff’s retaliation claim and her claim that they failed to promote her to nurse because of her race. The Court found that there was sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict on these issues, and the district court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to grant a new trial on these scores.

ARMC also challenged the jury's award of $50,000 in compensatory damages for emotional distress. They argued that there was insufficient evidence to support such an award, and that the award was excessive. However, the Court held that the evidence presented at trial supported an award of damages for emotional distress, and that the amount was not excessive.

Lastly, ARMC challenged the award of punitive damages. The Court of Appeals found that that the trial judge erred by approving the jury's punitive damages award. The Court found that ARMC’s widespread anti-discrimination efforts (having a Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, grievance policy, and a diversity training program) precluded the award of punitive damages in this case. Citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Kolstad v. Am. Dental Assoc., 527 U.S. 526 (1999), the Court of Appeals reiterated that giving protection from punitive damages to “employers who make good-faith efforts to prevent discrimination in the workplace accomplishes Title VII's objective of motivat[ing] employers to detect and deter Title VII violations."

Regarding Plaintiff’s cross-appeal, the Court of Appeals held that the District Court did not abuse its discretion in denying her motion to enhance her backpay to compensate her for the negative income-tax consequences of the lump-sum nature of the verdict’s award.

The Plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the tax issue and the Court of Appeal’s reversal of the punitive damages award. On January 12, 2004, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case. 540 U.S. 1106.

The case is closed.

Summary Authors

Michael Beech (2/26/2019)

People

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Judge(s)

Currie, Cameron McGowan (South Carolina)

King, Robert Bruce (South Carolina)

Niemeyer, Paul Victor (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Belcher, Reginald W. (South Carolina)

Morgan, Richard J. (South Carolina)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:00-cv-01224

Docket [PACER]

BRYANT v. AIKEN REGIONAL MED

Feb. 11, 2004

Feb. 11, 2004

Docket

1:00-cv-01224

Opinion Revising Punitive Damage Payments

Bryant v. Aiken Regional Medical Centers Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

June 27, 2003

June 27, 2003

Order/Opinion

333 F.3d 536

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11380755/bryant-v-aiken-regional-med/

Last updated Sept. 22, 2026, 7:11 p.m.

Docket for: Bryant v. Aiken Regional Med
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1 April 20, 2000

COMPLAINT; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 300-32441 Scheduling order due by 7/31/00 Service due by 8/18/00 for Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 04/24/2000)

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2 April 20, 2000

SUMMONS(ES) issued for defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 04/24/2000)

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3 April 20, 2000

Answers to 16B Interrogatories by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant; jury demand (former empl) (Entered: 04/24/2000)

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4 April 27, 2000

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed as to defendant Aiken Regional Med 4/21/00 Answer due on 5/11/00 for Aiken Regional Med executed by mailing summons and complaint to registered agent: CT Corp Systems (ttil) (Entered: 04/28/2000)

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5 May 10, 2000

ANSWER to Complaint by defendant Aiken Regional Med (Attorney Richard J. Morgan, Reginald W Belcher), (ttil) (Entered: 05/11/2000)

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6 May 15, 2000

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Plaintiff's ID of Experts set for 7/12/00 ; Defendant's ID of Experts set for 7/12/00 ; Joining of parties,amending of pleadings on 6/12/00 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 11/13/00 ; Discovery cutoff 10/12/00 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (ttil) (Entered: 05/15/2000)

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7 June 7, 2000

Answers to 26.06 Interrogatories by defendant Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ttil) (Entered: 06/08/2000)

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8 July 12, 2000

CONSENTED AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Defendant's ID of Experts set for 8/11/00 ; Plaintiff's ID of Experts set for 8/11/00 (signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey) mld (former empl) Modified on 07/13/2000 (Entered: 07/13/2000)

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9 Aug. 10, 2000

Plaintiff's ID of Experts by Wanda M Bryant (ttil) (Entered: 08/10/2000)

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10 Aug. 11, 2000

Defendant's ID of Experts by Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 08/14/2000)

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11 Oct. 4, 2000

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Deadline for filing of all motions 3/12/01 ; Discovery cutoff 2/9/01 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (jada) (Entered: 10/05/2000)

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12 March 23, 2001

ORDER that the case should be forwarded to the assigned to the USDJ for trial ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (ttil) (Entered: 03/26/2001)

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13 April 10, 2001

JOINT MOTION by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med to amend [11-1] Scheduling order (ttil) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

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14 April 10, 2001

ORDER granting [13-1] joint motion to amend [11-1] Scheduling order set discovery due for 6/11/01, set motion filing deadline for 7/12/01 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (ttil) (Entered: 04/12/2001)

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15 April 27, 2001

MOTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med to compel responses to defendant's interrogatory number 1 and 20 and for sanctions (cqui) (Entered: 04/30/2001)

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16 June 19, 2001

ORDER granting [15-1] motion to compel responses to defendant's interrogatory number 1 and 20; plaintiff shall respond on or before 7/2/01; Defendant's motion for sanctions is denied ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (former empl) (Entered: 06/20/2001)

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17 July 12, 2001

MOTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med for summary judgment and exception to Local Rule 7.05(B)(1) (cqui) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

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18 July 12, 2001

MEMORANDUM by defendant Aiken Regional Med in support of [17-1] motion for summary judgment and exception to Local Rule 7.05(B)(1) with exhibits A-T and nine attachments (cqui) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

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19 July 12, 2001

AFFIDAVIT of Thomas Kelly by defendant Aiken Regional Med Re: [18-1] support memorandum (cqui) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

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20 July 12, 2001

AFFIDAVIT of Tina Martin by defendant Aiken Regional Med Re: [18-1] support memorandum (cqui) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

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21 July 12, 2001

DEPOSITION of Wanda Bryant with attachments (cqui) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

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22 July 25, 2001

CONSENT ORDER extending time, Response to motion reset to 8/6/01 for [17-1] motion for summary judgment and exception to Local Rule 7.05(B)(1) ( signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey ) (ttil) (Entered: 07/25/2001)

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23 Aug. 6, 2001

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in opposition to [17-1] motion for summary judgment and exception to Local Rule 7.05(B)(1) (ttil) (Entered: 08/07/2001)

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24 Aug. 6, 2001

DEPOSITION of Sandy Garcia (ttil) (Entered: 08/07/2001)

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25 Aug. 6, 2001

DEPOSITION of Richard Lowe (ttil) (Entered: 08/07/2001)

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26 Aug. 14, 2001

REPLY by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [23-1] opposition memorandum (former empl) (Entered: 08/15/2001)

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27 Nov. 9, 2001

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey recommending that defendants motion for summary judgment be granted as to plaintiff's breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing claims, and as to any class action claims; and that defendant's motion for summary judgment be denied as to plaintiffs Title VII and 1981 failure to promote and retaliation claims. Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph R. McCrorey Objections to R and R due by 11/26/01 (ttil) (Entered: 11/09/2001)

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28 Nov. 14, 2001

ROSTER NOTICE FOR JANUARY, 2002 (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/2001)

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29 Nov. 20, 2001

REPLY by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [28-1] roster notice re: schedule (former empl) (Entered: 11/21/2001)

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30 Nov. 20, 2001

REPLY by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant to [28-1] roster notice (former empl) (Entered: 11/23/2001)

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31 Nov. 26, 2001

NOTICE of Hearing set status conference and scheduling for 11:30 12/5/01 before Judge Cameron M. Currie (former empl) (Entered: 11/26/2001)

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32 Nov. 26, 2001

OBJECTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [27-1] report and recommendations (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/2001)

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33 Dec. 5, 2001

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held before Judge Cameron M. Currie ORAL ORDER continuing case beyond January 2002 term of Court and excusing parties from mediation requirment reset Jury trial for 3/5/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie Court Reporter: Debra Jernigan. (former empl) (Entered: 12/06/2001)

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34 Dec. 17, 2001

ORDER extending time for plaintiff to respond to defendant's objections to R&R until 12/18/01 ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie (former empl) (Entered: 12/17/2001)

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35 Dec. 18, 2001

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in opposition to [32-1] objection to Magistrate's Report and Recommendation (former empl) (Entered: 12/19/2001)

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36 Jan. 8, 2002

REPLY by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [35-1] opposition memorandum (former empl) Modified on 01/09/2002 (Entered: 01/09/2002)

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37 Jan. 8, 2002

MOTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med to extend time to reply to plaintiff's response to defendant's objections to Magistate Judge McCrorey's Report and Recommendation (former empl) (Entered: 01/09/2002)

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38 Jan. 8, 2002

ORDER granting [37-1] motion to extend time to reply to plaintiff's response to defendant's objections to Magistate Judge McCrorey's Report and Recommendation ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) (former empl) (Entered: 01/09/2002)

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39 Jan. 31, 2002

NOTICE of JURY ROSTER set jury selection for 10:30 3/5/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie (former empl) (Entered: 01/31/2002)

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40 Feb. 11, 2002

LETTER of Richard J. Morgan Re: [39-1] notice hearing set jury selection for 10:30 3/5/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie (former empl) (Entered: 02/12/2002)

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41 Feb. 12, 2002

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [17-1] motion for summary judgment; plaintiff's state law claims are dismissed; plaintiff barred from pursuing any Title VII claims based on allegations of improper actions predating 5/27/98; as to remainder of claims under Title VII and Section 1981 claims, plaintiff has made adequate showing to survive summary judgment to the extent her claims relate to denials of promotion to surgical tech or nursing position ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) EOD 2-12-02 (former empl) (Entered: 02/12/2002)

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42 Feb. 21, 2002

NOTICE of Hearing set Jury trial for 10:00 3/18/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie (former empl) (Entered: 02/21/2002)

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43 Feb. 26, 2002

PRE-TRIAL BRIEF by defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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44 Feb. 26, 2002

MOTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med in limine to exclude the plaintiff from adducing, referencing and/or introducing any and all evidence of every kind regarding RN positions set forth in postings prior to her purported December, 1998 Associate Transfer/Change of Status Request for an RN position and after her resignation from ARMC effective February 22, 1999 (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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45 Feb. 26, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Aiken Regional Med in support of [44-1] motion in limine to exclude the plaintiff from adducing, referencing and/or introducing any and all evidence of every kind regarding RN positions set forth in postings prior to her purported December, 1998 Associate Transfer/Change of Status Request for an RN position and after her resignation from ARMC effective February 22, 1999 (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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46 Feb. 26, 2002

Voir dire questions by defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) Modified on 02/27/2002 (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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47 Feb. 26, 2002

Exhibit list by defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) Modified on 02/27/2002 (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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48 Feb. 26, 2002

NOTICE of Jury Charge by defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) Modified on 02/27/2002 (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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49 Feb. 26, 2002

NOTICE of Special Verdict Forms by defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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50 Feb. 26, 2002

PRE-TRIAL BRIEF by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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51 Feb. 26, 2002

Voir dire questions by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 02/27/2002)

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52 March 5, 2002

JURY SELECTION held before Judge Cameron M. Currie; 12 jurors impaneled (see attached list), Panel Sworn: No, Jury trial for 10:00 3/18/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie Court reporter: LaVon McNaughton. (former empl) (Entered: 03/06/2002)

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53 March 11, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in limine to exclude any evidence relating to her discharge from the employment of Wackenhut Security (former empl) (Entered: 03/12/2002)

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54 March 11, 2002

DEPOSITION Designations of Wanda M. Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 03/12/2002)

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55 March 11, 2002

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in support of [53-1] motion in limine to exclude any evidence relating to her discharge from the employment of Wackenhut Security (former empl) (Entered: 03/12/2002)

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56 March 13, 2002

Defendant, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Inc., DEPOSITION DESIGNATIONS of Richard Lowe (former empl) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

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57 March 13, 2002

OBJECTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [54-1] plaintiff's deposition designations (former empl) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

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58 March 14, 2002

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in opposition to [53-1] motion in limine to exclude any evidence relating to her discharge from the employment of Wackenhut Security (former empl) (Entered: 03/15/2002)

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59 March 18, 2002

AMENDED NOTICE OF DEPOSITION DESIGNATIONS of by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 03/19/2002)

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60 March 18, 2002

JURY TRIAL held before Judge Cameron M. Currie as to plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med; ORAL ORDER granting in part, denying in part [53-1] motion in limine to exclude any evidence relating to her discharge from the employment of Wackenhut Security, granting in part, denying in part [44-1] motion in limine to exclude the plaintiff from adducing, referencing and/or introducing any and all evidence of every kind regarding RN positions set forth in postings prior to her purported December, 1998 Associate Transfer/Change of Status Request for an RN position and after her resignation from ARMC effective February 22, 1999; Panel Sworn: Yes; Witnesses/Exhibits Court reporter: Debra Jernigan . (former empl) (Entered: 03/19/2002)

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March 19, 2002

JURY TRIAL CONTINUED held before Judge Cameron M. Currie as to plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med ; plaintiff rests; defendant rests; closing arguments; Court reporter: Debra Jernigan . (former empl)

March 19, 2002

JURY TRIAL CONTINUED held before Judge Cameron M. Currie as to plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med ; plaintiff rests; defendant rests; closing arguments; Court reporter: Debra Jernigan . (former empl) (Entered: 03/19/2002)

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61 March 20, 2002

Jury charge (former empl) (Entered: 03/20/2002)

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62 March 20, 2002

Jury notes filed (former empl) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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63 March 20, 2002

JURY VERDICT for plaintiff Wanda M Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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64 March 20, 2002

JURY VERDICT/ANSWER TO SEPARATE QUESTION (former empl) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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65 March 20, 2002

ORDER directing the Clerk of court to return all exhibits to the parties introducing them. It is further ordered that the parties are to maintain the exhibits intact as returned until the time of filing an Appeal has expired. ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) (former empl) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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66 March 20, 2002

Receipt for return of exhibit by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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March 20, 2002

JURY TRIAL CONTINUED held before Judge Cameron M. Currie as to plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med; jury charge/deliberations Court reporter: Debra Jernigan . (former empl)

March 20, 2002

JURY TRIAL CONTINUED held before Judge Cameron M. Currie as to plaintiff Wanda M Bryant, defendant Aiken Regional Med; jury charge/deliberations Court reporter: Debra Jernigan . (former empl) (Entered: 03/20/2002)

PACER
68 April 3, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant for pre-judgment interest and for enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (cbru) (Entered: 04/04/2002)

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69 April 3, 2002

MEMORANDUM with exhibits attached by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in support of [68-1] motion for pre-judgment interest and for enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (cbru) Modified on 04/04/2002 (Entered: 04/04/2002)

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70 April 3, 2002

AFFIDAVIT of James R Jones II by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant Re: [68-1] motion for pre-judgment interest and for enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (attached as exhibit to memorandum in support) (cbru) (Entered: 04/04/2002)

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67 April 4, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Aiken Regional Med re: Position on damamges (former empl) (Entered: 04/04/2002)

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71 April 9, 2002

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in opposition to [67-1] memorandum (former empl) (Entered: 04/09/2002)

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72 April 11, 2002

MOTION by defendant Aiken Regional Med to dismiss, and/or to strike and/or exclude [70-1] affidavit in support of enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (former empl) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

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73 April 11, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Aiken Regional Med in support of [72-1] motion to dismiss, [72-2] motion to strike and/or exclude [70-1] affidavit in support of enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (former empl) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

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73 April 11, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant Aiken Regional Med to [68-1] motion for pre-judgment interest and for enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment (former empl) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

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74 April 15, 2002

REPLY by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant to [69-1] support memorandum (former empl) (Entered: 04/15/2002)

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75 April 18, 2002

TRANSCRIPT OF JURY TRIAL VOLUME I - III filed for dates of 3/18/02 before Judge Cameron M. Currie held in Aiken, SC Court Reporter: Debra R. Jernigan, RPR, CRR (former empl) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

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76 June 6, 2002

ORDER mooting [72-1] motion to dismiss, mooting [72-2] motion to strike and/or exclude [70-1] affidavit in support of enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment, granting in part, denying in part [68-1] motion for pre-judgment interest and for enhancement of back pay award to account for tax consequences of lump sum payment; Court confirms initial award of back pay in the amount of $40,000, with prejudgment interest thereon in the amount of $7,710.05 through 6/4/02, plus $9.62 per day to the date of judgment; Court finds that jury awards well supported; Judgment shall be entered accordingly ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) EOD 6-6-02 (former empl) (Entered: 06/06/2002)

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77 June 10, 2002

JUDGMENT ( signed by the Clerk and approved by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) EOD 6-10-02 (former empl) (Entered: 06/10/2002)

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June 10, 2002

Case closed (former empl) (Entered: 06/10/2002)

PACER
June 10, 2002

Case closed (former empl)

78 June 24, 2002

MOTION with attached original affadivits of David E Rothstein, M Malissa Burnette and Victoria L Eslinger by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant for attorney fees and costs (asni) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

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79 June 24, 2002

MOTIONS by defendant Aiken Regional Med for new trial (asni) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

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80 June 24, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Aiken Regional Med in support of [79-1] motion for new trial (asni) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

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81 July 10, 2002

MEMORANDUM with attachments by defendant Aiken Regional Med in opposition to [78-1] motion for attorney fees and costs (asni) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

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82 July 11, 2002

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in opposition to [79-1] motion for new trial (mflo) (Entered: 07/12/2002)

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83 July 24, 2002

MEMORANDUM with attached original affidavits of David E Rothstein and Carl L Solomon by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant in support of [78-1] motion for attorney fees and costs (asni) (Entered: 07/25/2002)

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84 Sept. 9, 2002

ORDER denying [79-1] motion for new trial granting in part, denying in part [78-1] motion for attorney fees and costs; plaintiff is entitled to attorneys' fees in the amount of $94,340.75, and expenses and costs in the amount of $4,967.17 ( signed by Judge Cameron M. Currie ) EOD 9/9/02 (asni) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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87 Sept. 9, 2002

JUDGMENT for plaintiff Wanda M Bryant against defendant Aiken Regional Med Interest (post-judgment): 1.70 Expenses and Costs: $4,967.17 Attorney Fees: $94,340.75 (asni) (Entered: 10/17/2002)

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85 Sept. 30, 2002

NOTICE OF APPEAL by defendant Aiken Regional Med Re: [84-1] order Fee Status: paid Receipt # 300 46176 (former empl) (Entered: 10/01/2002)

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Oct. 1, 2002

Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [85−1] appeal by Aiken Regional Med (former empl) (Entered: 10/01/2002)

PACER
Oct. 1, 2002

Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [85-1] appeal by Aiken Regional Med (former empl)

86 Oct. 9, 2002

NOTICE OF CROSS-APPEAL by plaintiff Wanda M Bryant on order entered June 6,2002, paid $105 filing fee, receipt #300 46321 (former empl) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

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Oct. 9, 2002

NOTICE of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [85−1] appeal by Aiken Regional Med USCA NUMBER: 02−2147 Tony Webb (former empl) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

PACER
Oct. 9, 2002

NOTICE of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [85-1] appeal by Aiken Regional Med USCA NUMBER: 02-2147 Tony Webb (former empl)

Oct. 10, 2002

Notice of cross appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [86−1] cross appeal by Wanda M Bryant (former empl) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

PACER
Oct. 10, 2002

Notice of cross appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [86-1] cross appeal by Wanda M Bryant (former empl)

Case Details

State / Territory:

South Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 20, 2000

Closing Date: Feb. 11, 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A former hospital employee who was denied a promotion on several occasions both because of her race and in retaliation for her complaints about discrimination in the hospital's hiring policies.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Inc.

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

District of South Carolina 1:00-cv-01224

Supreme Court of the United States 03-587

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 02-02147

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 02-02192

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Monetary Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 90,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Recommended Citation