Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Fortune Pl
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) brought an employment discrimination suit, on behalf of itself and Maria Escueta, against Escueta’s employer, Fortune Players Group, Inc. (FPG). (Gov. Code, § 12965.) The jury found FPG discriminated against Escueta on the basis of her gender, race and national origin, in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (id., § 12900 et seq.). Escueta was awarded economic and noneconomic damages. FPG appeals from the judgment, arguing the trial court abused its discretion in a pretrial evidentiary ruling and in denying FPG’s motion for new trial. FPG also maintains substantial evidence does not support the jury’s economic damages award. We disagree and affirm.
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