Does judge's reference to 'little Chinese woman' show bias? Appellate concurrence sees 'pure stereotyping'

The comments made by Judge Hammock, referring to Merrick as a 'little Chinese woman,' are viewed by the concurring judges as a form of pure stereotyping, highlighting a concern for cultural sensitivities.

While the appellate court found no evidence of bias in the judge’s decision against Merrick, they expressed alarm that such language could perpetuate harmful stereotypes within the legal system.

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