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Mattk · 06-11-2008, 02:03 AM

If it's true, then she should get compensated. Even if she didn't fit into the NASCAR work environment (which she obviously didn't), she wouldn't have deserved to be mistreated, certainly not sacked. But, $250mn is pretty obscene. Firstly, with such a (purportedly) good technical education, she could get a job anywhere. No lost wages. Let's say she did suffer from stress-related illnesses. That's not uncommon, but these are short-term things and certainly, the medical treatment is very inexpensive. That leaves exemplary damages - non-financial damages. She's been given a shit deal, so she should get some, but $250mn worth? No. I reckon she'll get perhaps a few months' wages and that's it.

06-11-2008, 02:03 AM	#4
Mattk Regular User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,610	If it's true, then she should get compensated. Even if she didn't fit into the NASCAR work environment (which she obviously didn't), she wouldn't have deserved to be mistreated, certainly not sacked. But, $250mn is pretty obscene. Firstly, with such a (purportedly) good technical education, she could get a job anywhere. No lost wages. Let's say she did suffer from stress-related illnesses. That's not uncommon, but these are short-term things and certainly, the medical treatment is very inexpensive. That leaves exemplary damages - non-financial damages. She's been given a shit deal, so she should get some, but $250mn worth? No. I reckon she'll get perhaps a few months' wages and that's it. __________________ One stumble does not constitute total failure; One victory does not constitute total success.