Dothard v. Rawlinson, Pollis v. New School for Social Research
. New School for Social Research> New School for Social Research challenged a district court's decision that awarded plaintiff, former professor, damages for gender discrimination in violation of the Equal Pay Act . There was sufficient evidence that defendant willfully or recklessly violated the Equal Pay Act . During a 19-year period, plaintiff's pay was less than that paid to five comparable male teachers . Plaintiff established that defendant, educational institution, willfully or recklessly violated the Equal Pay Act but did not establish violation of Title VII . Defendant, New School for Social Research, challenged a district court's decision that awarded plaintiff, Pollis, damages for gender discrimination . New School for Social Research claim that the amount of damages awarded was erroneous . Damages should have been limited to the amount of damages incurred within the three-year limitations period for willful violations . The court affirmed that the New School's violation of the Equal Pay Act was willful or reckless, however vacate the judgment and remand for recalculation of the award, which should have been limited to the amount of damages incurred within the limitations period . The court reverse the award of damages for intentional gender discrimination .