A rare reverse-discrimination case recently concluded in Georgia as jurors awarded eight white female librarians $25 million. The plaintiffs claimed that officials with the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library System intentionally demoted and transferred them to other library branches because they were white. Defense attorneys, calling the verdict "clearly excessive," plan to appeal the decision.

In the complaint, the librarians explained how board members sought "racial equity," which resulted in unwanted transfers and demotions. As evidence, lawyers presented internal memos that encouraged staff members to carry out the board's instructions.