The plaintiff, a 73-year-old administrative assistant with 19 years of service, brought a motion for default judgment against her former employer for wrongful dismissal, assault and battery, intentional infliction of mental suffering, aggravated damages, and punitive damages.
The plaintiff was dismissed after complaining about harassment and an alleged assault by a co-worker.
The court awarded 19 months' salary in lieu of notice, statutory benefits, $15,000 for vicarious liability for assault and battery, and $50,000 for aggravated damages due to the employer's neglect in addressing the complaints.
Claims for intentional infliction of mental suffering and punitive damages were dismissed as the high thresholds for these torts were not met.
