Banking on an Adverse Inference – NY Appellate Division Affirms Spoliation Sanctions against Bank in Employment Discrimination Suit

In 2002, bank employee Jacob Ahroner was not happy with his employer, Israel Discount Bank of New York.  Consequently, in July 2003, he brought suit, alleging hostile work environment and discrimination based on race, age, and national origin. In November 2002, seven months prior to filing the action, however, Ahroner’s attorney wrote to the Bank.  [...]