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RUTHERFORDTON - A jury has awarded a former female employee of a Rutherford County textile plant $3 million for sexual discrimination and retaliation.
The Rutherford Superior Court jury reached the decision April 29 in favor of Rycki K. Allen following claims against Everest Textile USA LLC in Forest City, according to her attorney, John Hunter of Asheville. Allen is seeking other damages, such as back pay, reinstatement or front pay and attorney fees, Hunter said.
Everest has filed a motion asking for a new trial or to amend or alter the judgement, according to staff with the clerk of superior court. A post-trial hearing was being held May 6.
Taiwan focuses on a sustainable textile industry
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Taiwan Select” shows novelties of the Taiwanese textile industry at ISPO Munich Online
Taiwan focuses on a sustainable textile industry
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Taiwan is one of the leading textile locations in the world. At ISPO Munich Online, the Taiwan Textile Federation will present the most exciting new developments from Taiwanese textile manufacturers for the sports market under the heading Taiwan Select .
The Taiwan Textile Federation supports and promotes the Taiwan textile industry.
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With its innovative products, the Taiwanese textile industry is an important pillar of the global sportswear industry. In terms of export value, Taiwan s textile industry is among the top seven in the world. In 2019, the value of the country s textile exports was US$9.18 billion. While the country used to rely mainly on cheap mass production, after more than 60 years of development,