McAULIFFE v. TAFT FURNITURE WAREHOUSE & SHOWROOM, LTD.


116 A.D.2d 774 (1986)

Christine McAuliffe, Respondent, v. Taft Furniture Warehouse & Showroom, Ltd., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

January 2, 1986


Mikoll, J.

Plaintiff commenced this action alleging that she was wrongfully discharged in violation of Executive Law § 296 in that she was discriminated against by her employer due to a disability. The jury returned a verdict for $140 in compensatory damages and punitive damages in the amount of $25,946.33.

The purpose of Executive Law § 296 is to prevent discrimination against persons suffering...

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