Recent Jury Verdicts And Settlements
VA — “Butt print” artist receives $65,000 in settlement with school district in First Amendment wrongful discharge lawsuit. The former high school teached in Richmond, Virginia, was fired after a YouTube video surfaced showing his unique painting method.
MA — $350,000 verdict in favor of nine American Airlines skycaps over the charging of a $2 fee by the airline for curbside luggage service. The skycaps alleged that the airline violated the Massachusetts Tips law by not disclosing that the fee was not a tip. (Commentary on the verdict from The Washington Post here.)
MS — U.S. district judge orders new trial in sexual harassment case resulting in $757,000 jury verdict against Jackson Fire Department.
Tags: Jury Verdicts, Settlements