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4.5 Million Disability Discrimination Verdict Against Auto Dealer Who Failed to Investigate

By Martin W. Aron on March 22, 2017
Posted in Jury Verdicts

FloridaA federal jury in Florida has awarded $4.5 million against an auto dealer for claims of disability discrimination under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). Axel v. Fields Motorcars of Florida, Inc., No. 8:15-cv-893-17JSS (M.D. Fla. Feb. 22, 2017). The verdict consisted of $680,000 in lost wages and benefits, $600,000 for emotional pain and…

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