Analysis of FCHR Case Outcomes | By Charge

Fact #1: 46% of race discrimination cases result in a loss (ie, cases which include a charge of race discrimination).

• This is the highest rate among the different charged bases (albeit, by a small margin).
• Plus, this rate is relatively far from the global average (40%).
• In fact, cases which exclude a race charge only experience a loss rate of 37% (37% vs 46%).

• It should be noted that race charges are the most common charges (see Charge analysis).

Fact #2: 19% of race discrimination cases result in an explicit settlement.

• This is the 3^rd lowest rate among the different charged bases.
albeit, by a small margin – 31 basis points - behind familial status (T-1^st) and religion (T-1^st).
• Plus, this rate is relatively far from the global average (25%).
• In fact, cases which exclude a race charge experience a settlement rate of 27% (27% vs 19%).

• Note: race charges are the most common charges (see Charge analysis).

Fact #3: 3% of race discrimination cases result in a victory.

• This is right at the global average (3%).

• Note: race charges are the most common charges (see Charge analysis).

Takeaway #1: Race discrimination cases experience the harshest outcomes

• Authorities rule against these cases at the highest rate (compared to other charged bases).
• Cases settle at a significantly low rate (19% vs 27% :: race vs non-race).

Takeaway #2: The outcome of discrimination cases varies based on what’s been charged (eg, age vs color discrimination).

Additional: These numbers can be further analyzed by:

(a) case type;
(b) determination impact; (ie, 'cause' vs 'no cause')
(c) legal representation; (ie, 'with attorney' vs 'without attorney')
(d) retaliation impact (ie, 'with' vs 'without' [retaliation]); and
(e) year;
(f) the plaintiff's demographics (eg, age, dis, etc.).