Legal Opinion
Chauca v. Abraham
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided November 1, 2016No. Docket No. 15-1720(L), 15-1777(XAP)PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KATZMANN, Chief Judge:
What is the meaning of the phrase “shall be construed liberally”? Just as the recipe instruction to “apply liberally” has bedeviled many an amateur chef, the New York City Council’s directive that courts shall construe the City’s Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) liberally presents its own interpretive challenge. We confront a seemingly straightforward but surprisingly vexing question: what is the standard for a punitive damages award for unlawful discriminatory acts in violation of the NYCHRL? Is it the same as the standard for awarding punitive damages under Title VII? If…
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- Licci Ex Rel. Licci v. Lebanese Canadian Bank, SALCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2012
- Williams v. New York City Housing AuthorityAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2009
- Thoreson v. Penthouse International, Ltd.New York Court of Appeals · 1992
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3Cited by37 opinions
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