- 5 - On February 8, 1999, petitioner filed a complaint against the Meadowlands (the original complaint) in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County (the lawsuit). The original complaint advances two causes of action: (1) Employment discrimination; and (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Petitioner sought the following relief with respect to the employment discrimination: (1) Reinstatement of his previously-in-effect employment conditions; (2) an injunction restraining the Meadowlands from further violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J. Stat. Ann. 10:5-1 through 10:5-49 (West 2002); (3) damages for lost income and medical and fringe benefits; (4) compensation for injury to petitioner’s professional stature and loss of public esteem; (5) compensation for petitioner’s reduced prospects for future employment; (6) reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs; and (7) punitive damages. With respect to the count alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, petitioner requested compensatory and punitive damages. Petitioner remained employed by the Meadowlands after he filed his complaint. During March 1999, petitioner suffered severe migraines and lost his voice. Sometime during or shortly before March 1999, petitioner was placed on paid disability. On March 23, 1999,Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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