Heidie Tuxedos & Formals, Inc. v. New York State Division of Human Rights
Opinion of the Court
—Determination unanimously confirmed without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: The determination of respondent New York State Division of Human Rights that petitioner committed an unlawful discriminatory practice by terminating complainant from employment because of her gender and gender-specific disability (pregnancy) is supported by substantial evidence (see, Matter of Consolidated Edison Co. v New York State Div. of Human Rights, 77 NY2d 411, 417, rearg denied 78 NY2d 909; 300 Gramatan Ave. Assocs. v State Div. of Human Rights, 45 NY2d 176, 179-180). The award of $10,000 as compensatory damages for mental anguish is supported by the record and is not excessive (see, Matter of City of Fulton v New York State Div. of Human Rights, 221 AD2d 971; Matter of Laverack & Haines v New York State Div. of Human Rights, 217 AD2d 955; Matter of New York State Dept. of Correctional Servs. v State Div. of Hu-
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