1. What was the legal issue in this case? Pregnancy Discrimination - Laxton was the target of discrimination because of her pregnancy and targeted with false causes which lead to her termination from the company.
2. What did the court decide? “The jury returned a verdict in favor of Laxton, awarding $127,000 in back pay, $57,000 in front pay, $100,000 in mental anguish, and $200,000 in punitive damages.”
3. What reason does the employer provide for Laxton’s termination? Gap claimed that Laxton repeatedly violated store policy and alienated those who worked for her which resulted to her termination.
4. What is the evidence of pretext in this case? The pretext in this case would be the allegation that Laxton hired a bank robber and the claims