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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
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Chapter 4-2. GUIDELINES FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, CIVIL PENALTIES, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 1977 |
Section 4-205. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MEDICAL DISABILITY
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205.1If the prevailing complainant suffered any physiological, psychological, or emotional problems as a result of the violation of the Human Rights Act of 1977 and incurred expenses or damages therefrom, he or she shall be entitled to reimbursement of such expenses or compensation for such damages based on competent medical evidence thereof, including, but not limited to, the damages specified in this section.
205.2If, as a result of the unlawful discriminatory acts or practices of the respondent, the prevailing complainant incurred any medical or hospital expenses, including, but not limited to, hospitalization, examination, or psychiatric services, he or she shall be entitled to reimbursement of such expenses.
205.3If, as a result of the unlawful discriminatory acts or practices of the respondent, the prevailing complainant suffered any physiological, psychological, or emotional problems, and as a result of such problems, suffered consequential damages such as lost employment, he or she shall be entitled to compensation for such damages.