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· 10/2/1987

Jaime Blum, Brij Kapur and James C. Spitsbergen, in 86-5349 v. Witco Chemical Corporation, in 86-5310

Citations

  • 829 F.2d 367

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  • observing that the ADEA’s “broad language” encompasses a “make-whole philosophy”
  • treating claim for lost pension compensation under the ADEA as claim for equitable relief
  • “A plaintiff, of course, has a duty to mitigate damages and his new salary will be deducted from the old to avoid a windfall award.”
  • “the speculative nature of future damages has been cited as a reason for denying such awards.”
  • “[a]t least five justices have indicated through the tenor of their opinions that the plaintiff has a significant burden to carry to justify a contingency multiplier”
  • federal court predicts New Jersey Supreme Court decision with respect to pendent tort cause of action

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Judges: Becker, Van Dusen, Weis

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