Dobson v. Eastern Associated Coal Corp.

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• holding that language of W.Va.Code § 5-11-13 permitting award of “other legal or equitable relief’ refers to damages generally recoverable in tort
• holding that language of W.Va.Code § 5-11-13 permitting award of \other legal or equitable relief\ refers to damages generally recoverable in tort
• holding that person who files civil action to enforce provisions of W. Va. Human Rights Act, W. Va. Code § 5-11-1, et seq., “may recover damages sounding in tort”
• upholding instruction directing jury to consider elements indicative of damages for front pay
• recognizing front pay as substitute for reinstatement
• suggests that \[t]he fact that a proffered expert may be unfamiliar with pertinent statutory definitions or standards is not grounds for disqualification... [; s]uch lack of familiarity\ affects credibility, not qualification to testify

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