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.