New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Carol Aurecchione, Appellant v. New York State Division of Human Rights, Respondents

April 25, 200298 N.Y.2d 21

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the denial of pre‑determination interest on a back‑pay award in an employment discrimination case was an abuse of discretion. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division’s affirmation and remanded for the Division to award such interest.