It is more important than ever that employers conduct internal investigations of workplace complaints and take appropriate action when there is cause to do so. Proper investigations and thorough pre-litigation assessments can help employers minimize exposure to unfavorable jury verdicts and awards. A case from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, in which the court upheld a jury verdict in a race discrimination case and assessed damages of $880,000 against the defendants, illustrates…