Wrysinski v. Agilent Technologies
Defendant fired plaintiff while plaintiff was on leave for the birth of her child. Plaintiff filed a multi-count complaint alleging wrongful termination, gender and pregnancy discrimination, and violation of related federal and state statutes. After a lengthy trial but brief deliberations, the jury awarded plaintiff compensatory damages of $963,580 and punitive damages of $3,854,320. With prejudgment interest and liquidated damages awarded under a federal statute, the total judgment against defendant was $5,224,272.82. The court also awarded plaintiff her attorney fees.
On appeal, defendant raises a multitude of issues relating to liability, damages, and attorney fees. Court disagreed and affirmed the judgment.
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