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2014-06-30 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| On the other hand, nominal damages "may be awarded to a plaintiff whose right has been violated or invaded by the defendant, for the purpose of vindicating or recognizing that right, and not for indemnifying the plaintiff for any loss suffered by him. Its award is thus not for the purpose of indemnification for a loss but for the recognition and vindication of a right."[42] The amount of nominal damages to be awarded the employee is addressed to the sound discretion of the court, taking into consideration the relevant circumstances.[43] Nevertheless, while the amount of damages is left to the discretion of the court, it has been held that | |||||