California Court of Appeal August 2, 2007, F049458, F049715 (McGee v. Tucoemas Federal Credit Union)

Opinion

LEVY, Acting P. J.

The primary issue presented in this appeal is whether a federally chartered credit union is subject to punitive damages. Appellants, Tucoemas Federal Credit Union (Credit Union) and Linda Reese, the Credit Union’s chief executive officer, contend the punitive damages awarded in favor of respondent, Kimberly McGee, on her employment discrimination

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