Second Circuit affirms jury verdict and $200k damage award following racially-motivated scuffle
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In Wong v. Mangone, the Second Circuit recently affirmed a jury verdict in a case brought by Aaron Wong against James Mangone and upheld awards of $200,000 in damages and more than $167,000 in attorneys’ fees. Wong (who is black) alleged that Mangone (who is white) assaulted him while hurling racially derogatory language. In particular,…
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