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ERICKSON v. MARSH & McLENNAN CO., INC.

227 N.J. Super. 78 (1988)

545 A.2d 812

JOHN ERICKSON, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. MARSH & MC LENNAN CO., INC., DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided August 3, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cynthia M. Jacob and Michael F. Rosenblum, pro hac vice, argued the cause for appellant (Collier, Jacob & Sweet, attorneys; Patrick T. Collins and Patricia E. Willard of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, former attorneys for appellant, on the brief).

Luanne M. Peterpaul argued the cause for respondent (Critchley & Roche, attorneys; Alan L. Zegas, of counsel; Michael Critchley and Alan L. Zegas on the brief).

Before Judges PRESSLER, MUIR, Jr., and SKILLMAN.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by MUIR, Jr., J.A.D.

Plaintiff, a former employee of defendant, brought this action alleging wrongful discharge, sex discrimination under N.J.S.A. 10:5-12 and libel. He sought compensatory and punitive damages. Following a nine-day trial, a jury awarded him $250,000 in compensatory and $750,000 in punitive damages. Defendant appeals.

The consequential issues raised by the appeal are (1) whether the New Jersey Law...

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