Damages

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Money awarded to one party based on injury or discrimination caused by the other. Money damages are not available to state employees under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I or to all plaintiffs under ADATitle III.

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  • Glossary: Court Awards
    Money that's due to you as the result of a lawsuit. This money may be taxable. Examples of lawsuit proceeds that aren't taxable are amounts awarded to you for personal physical injury or sickness and an amount you get as compensation for damages to your property if the payment is less than the amount you paid for the property. Payments to compensate you for lost wages or punitive damages awards are examples of taxable court awards.
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