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Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 06:24:00 -0800 (PST)
From: michelle.cash@enron.com
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	robert.jones@enron.com, andrea.yowman@enron.com, 
	shanna.funkhouser@enron.com, diane.goode@enron.com, 
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Subject: Alonzo Williams and the Texas Supreme Court
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Attached is a copy of the Texas Supreme Court's decision
yesterday in the Quantum Chemicals case, holding that a plaintiff in an age
discrimination claim under Texas law need only prove that age was a
"motivating factor" in his/her termination. 

The practical effect of this ruling is that it is easier for a plaintiff to 
prevail on claims of discrimination under the Texas statute.  

This makes it all the more important for us to be sure that we have 
legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for a discharge decision prior to the 
termination taking place.  Otherwise, we could find ourselves in an uphill 
battle in litigation.


 - Tx S Ct.htm


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