New York City Transit Authority v. State Division of Human Rights

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kaye, J.

In an appeal involving established sex discrimination, the issue before us centers on the measurement of damages for complainant’s mental anguish. We conclude that the Appellate Division erred in reducing the damages found by the State Division of Human Rights, and therefore reverse the order and remit the matter to that court for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.

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The following findings were made by the Administrative Law Judge, adopted by the State Commissioner of Human Rights, confirmed by the Appellate Division, and supported by sufficient…