Legal Opinion
Webber v. International Paper Co.
District Court, D. Maine
Decided February 26, 2004No. CIV.02-63-B-SPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
SINGAL, Chief Judge.
Plaintiff Gary Webber sued International Paper Company (“IP”) under the Maine Human Rights Act, 5 M.R.S.A. § 4551 et seq. (“MHRA”), alleging that his dismissal as part of a company-wide reduction in force was motivated by his disability. The action was removed to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction. At trial, the jury found for Mr. Webber, and awarded compensatory and punitive damages. Claims for front and back pay are now before the Court. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 52(a), the Court makes the following…
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