Rainer N. Mittl, Ophthalmologist, P.C., Respondent v. New York State Division of Human Rights, Appellant; Mayra…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the Appellate Division erred by applying the wrong standard of review to the Division of Human Rights’ determination that the plaintiff was terminated because of pregnancy. Applying the substantial‑evidence standard, the Court affirmed the agency’s finding of discrimination, reversed the lower court’s order, and remanded for further consideration of the back‑pay award.