Wilson v. Zapata Off-Shore Co.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
939 F.2d 260 (1991)
- Written by Jamie Milne, JD
Facts
Elizabeth Wilson (plaintiff) sued her former employer Zapata Off-Shore Company (Zapata) (defendant) for sex discrimination and emotional distress. Wilson had been admitted to a hospital for anxiety and alleged that the hospitalization resulted from a hostile work environment. At trial, Zapata sought to introduce a record from the hospital that contained a statement Wilson’s sister made to a social worker. Wilson’s sister had reported that Wilson was “a habitual liar and [had] been all of her life.” The district court admitted the hospital record into evidence over Wilson’s objection. Significant additional evidence also undermined Wilson’s credibility. The district court held in Zapata’s favor. Wilson appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Garwood, J.)
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