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The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Trans Union's motion for judgment as a matter of law and affirmed the jury's compensatory damages award of $50,000. The court also affirmed the remittitur of punitive damages from $750,000 to $100,000.
Sandra Cortez v. Trans Union: Court Rules in Favor of Worker in Disability Accommodation Case
Sandra Cortez sued her employer, Trans Union LLC, claiming the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her disability. The dispute centered on Trans Union's refusal to make necessary workplace adjustments that would have allowed Cortez to perform her job duties effectively.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Cortez's favor, upholding a jury's decision that Trans Union violated disability accommodation laws. The court confirmed that Cortez should receive $50,000 in compensatory damages for the harm she suffered. Additionally, the jury had originally awarded $750,000 in punitive damages to punish the company's conduct, but the court reduced this amount to $100,000, bringing her total award to $150,000.
This case is important for workers because it reinforces that employers must take disability accommodation requests seriously and make reasonable efforts to help employees with disabilities do their jobs. When companies fail to provide proper accommodations, they can face significant financial penalties. Workers with disabilities have legal protections and can successfully challenge employers who don't meet their accommodation obligations.
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