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Statistics About The Average Discrimination Settlement

The average discrimination settlement amount in the United States is around $20,000, with variations depending on the specific type of discrimination and jurisdiction.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore key statistics related to discrimination settlement cases in the United States, shedding light on the average settlement amounts, notable case outcomes, and the overall landscape of employment discrimination litigation. From analyzing the average settlement figures to the largest ever discrimination settlements, these statistics provide valuable insights into the legal and financial implications of discrimination cases.

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"The average settlement for employment discrimination cases in the U.S. is around $40,000."

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"The median settlement value of a wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit is approximately $50,000."

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"In 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secured $439.3 million for victims of discrimination in private, state, and local government workplaces."

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"Only 1% of discrimination cases that go to trial exceeds $1 million in damages."

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"The EEOC resolves approximately 71,000 charges of employment discrimination each year."

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"In 2020, 33,768 people received monetary benefits from employment discrimination settlements, excluding litigation."

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"The high cost cases constitute about %1 of all employment litigation cases."

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"Approximately 6% of discrimination lawsuits are settled for $1 million or more."

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"Discrimination cases took an average of 318 days to resolve in 2020."

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"The largest ever age discrimination settlement was $250 million from a lawsuit against 3M."

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"The largest ever disability discrimination settlement was $8 million from a case against UPS."

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"In 2019, the EEOC secured $346.6 million for victims of employment discrimination in private sector and state and local government workplaces through mediation, conciliation and settlements."

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"From 1990 to 2006, the median the EEOC obtained in pretrial settlements ranged from a low of $30,000 to a high of $100,000."

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"In 2019, Facebook agreed to pay $5 million to settle several lawsuits that alleged its targeted advertising platform enabled discrimination in housing, employment and credit ads."

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"The city of New York agreed to a $98 million settlement in 2014 for a racial discrimination case against its fire department."

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"The biggest sexual harassment settlement was by Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America in 1998, amounting to $34 million."

In summary, the statistics related to employment discrimination settlements in the U.S. highlight the varying financial impacts of such cases. The average settlement amount remains around $40,000, with only a small percentage exceeding $1 million. The EEOC plays a significant role in securing monetary benefits for victims, with millions of dollars obtained annually. Cases can take over a year to resolve on average, showcasing the complexity and duration of legal processes. High-profile settlements, such as those against major companies like 3M, UPS, Facebook, and the city of New York, underscore the importance of addressing discrimination in various contexts and industries.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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