Stragapede v. City of Evanston

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Honorable. Edmond E. Chang, United States District Judge

Plaintiff Biagio “Gino” Stragapede alleges that -his former employer, Defendant City of Evanston, discriminated against him in violation of the American^ with ■Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.1 After a week-long trial, the jury found in favor of Stragapede and awarded him ■ $225,000 in compensatory damages, that is, ’ damages for emotional pain and suffering, both past and future. R. 127, March 13, 2015' Minute Entry. The issue of equitable remedies — back pay and front pay — -was reserved for…