New York A01182 prohibits courts from reducing jury awards in employment discrimination cases unless exceptional circumstances are found.

New York A01182 amends the civil practice law and rules and the executive law to ensure that courts cannot reduce jury awards in employment discrimination cases unless the court finds exceptional circumstances. These circumstances must compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake, or corruption, or that remittitur or additur is necessary to avoid a complete miscarriage of justice. The court must prioritize the remedial purpose of the law and avoid limiting awards based on prior damage awards or personal experiences.

New York A01182 prohibits courts from reducing jury awards in employment discrimination cases unless exceptional circumstances are found.

New York A01182 amends the civil practice law and rules and the executive law to ensure that courts cannot reduce jury awards in employment discrimination cases unless the court finds exceptional circumstances. These circumstances must compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake, or corruption, or that remittitur or additur is necessary to avoid a complete miscarriage of justice. The court must prioritize the remedial purpose of the law and avoid limiting awards based on prior damage awards or personal experiences.