Mayo-Coleman v. American Sugars Holdings Inc.

Filing 195

OPINION & ORDER re: 183 MOTION to Correct Judgment . filed by Rosanna Mayo-Coleman, 181 MOTION for New Trial as to Damages or, in the Alternative, for a Remittitur of Damages Awarded to Plaintiff. filed by American S ugars Holdings Inc. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion to conform the verdict, GRANTS Defendant's request to remit the compensatory damages, and DENIES Defendant's request to vacate or remit the punitive damages. The Court adjusts Plaintiff's damages as follows: $500,000 in compensatory damages under the NYSHRL, $1 in compensatory damages under Title VII, and $299,999 in punitive damages under Title VII, for a total of $800,000 in damages. Plaintiff may elect either to accept these amounts or to proceed to a new trial on damages. Plaintiff has 30 days from the date of this order to inform the Court of her decision. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the pending motions at Docket 181 and Docket 183. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 6/5/18) (yv)