In Re: Nom. Pearlina S Story

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• upholding compensatory damages award in the aggregate of $424,000 for nine plaintiffs, noting that “injury which underlay the compensatory damages was emotional distress”
• findings not clearly erroneous on their face where appellant “furnished no transcript of the contempt hearing that might provide a basis for examining them further”
• stating without discussion that MCAD exhaustion was required in case involving claim under Public Accommodation Law
• concluding $424,000 emotional distress award not excessive
• in discrimination action under G. L. c. 151B, plaintiffs were awarded compensatory damages, including emotional distress damages, and attorney’s fees calculated according to lodestar method
• jury composed of persons from varying walks of life and experiences particularly suitable institution for assessing compensatory damages

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