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Appeals Court Reverses 6M FedEx Race Bias Verdict

FILE PHOTO: Federal Express plane lands in San Diego

In a recent development, a federal appeals court has overturned a massive $366 million race bias verdict against FedEx, bringing relief to the company. The decision marks a significant turning point in a long-standing legal battle.

The case dates back to 2004 when a group of African-American FedEx drivers filed a lawsuit, alleging that the company discriminated against them in terms of pay and promotion opportunities. The lawsuit, initially filed in federal court in Memphis, Tennessee, grew into a class-action suit representing more than 2,000 individuals.

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