Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Wetzel
United States Supreme Court
424 U.S. 737 (1976)
Relevant factsFree
Wetzel (plaintiff) sued Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. (defendant) alleging its insurance-benefits and maternity-leave policies violated Title VII, seeking both injunctive relief ordering Liberty to cease discriminatory practices and damages including back pay and exemplary damages. The district court found for Wetzel on liability but granted none of the requested relief; Liberty appealed, and the court of appeals affirmed before Liberty petitioned for certiorari.
IssueFree
Whether a finding of liability that does not finally dispose of the plaintiff's prayers for relief is appealable to the court of appeals.
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