Robyn Europe, a former Equinox manager in New York, was fired after reportedly arriving late 47 times in 10 months. She acknowledged the lateness but argued that other employees were treated more leniently and that her attendance record was used as a pretext for discrimination.
A jury awarded Europe $11.25 million in damages, including $10 million in punitive damages, in a case highlighting the importance of fair and consistent treatment in the workplace.