Chauca v. Abraham

Plaintiff prevailed in a jury trial on her claim of pregnancy discrimination. On appeal, plaintiff challenges the district court's decision denying plaintiff's request to provide a jury instruction on punitive damages under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), N.Y.C. Admin. Code 8‐502. The court certified the following question to the New York Court of Appeals: What is the standard for finding a defendant liable for punitive damages under the New York City Human Rights Law, N.Y.C. Admin. Code 8‐502? View "Chauca v. Abraham" on Justia Law