Rodriguez-Torres v. Caribbean Forms Manufacturer, Inc.

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• stating that a punitive damages instruction was appropriate where the employer posted signs notifying employees about the anti-discrimination laws
• concluding that supervisor's testimony that he was aware of signs posted throughout the facility regarding discrimination laws and employees' rights could lead a reasonable jury to conclude he understood that firing an employee on the basis of gender violated federal law
• explaining that replacement need not be specially designated as such to establish final element of prima facie case
• upholding a $250,000 award of damages for emotional distress where plaintiff experienced a drastic life change, financial difficulties, marital problems, and depression
• affirming a $250,000 emotional distress award where plaintiff testified that employment discrimination caused her marriage to suffer and made her depressed
• affirming a $250,000 emotional distress award where plaintiff testified that employment discrimination caused her marriage to suffer and made her depressed

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