Disparate treatment, evidence, wrongful discharge.

Officials at the Beebe Rubber Company appeal a lower court's ruling in a case involving a discharged employee. Olga Monge filed suit against the company following her termination. Monge claimed the company fired her because she rejected her supervisor's advances. Company officials contend they fired Monge for missing work.

A trial court jury ruled for Monge. The jury also awarded compensatory damages. The company now appeals.

A split decision. The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed the jury's ruling in the lower jurisdiction. The supreme court ruled ample evidence supported Monge's complaint. However, the supreme court also ruled the jury's monetary award was inappropriate. The supreme court offered Monge the choice of accepting a reduced award or facing another trial in the lower court.