A California woman who sued
her former employer after she was spanked on the job was
awarded $1.7 million (931,000 pounds) in damages and
compensation on Friday.

Janet Orlando, 53, said she was embarrassed, permanently
scarred and mentally anguished by the fraternity-like
atmosphere and sales-building exercises at Alarm One Inc.,
which included paddling if an employee was late for a sales
meeting.

The jury initially awarded her $500,000 in compensatory
damages for lost wages, emotional distress and medical
expenses. After further deliberation, the jury added another
$1.2 million in punitive damages, lawyers said.

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