Dec 23
2024
2nd Cir. 23-282 Panel Decision
Qorrolli v. Metropolitan Dental Associates, D.D.S. - 225 Broadway, P.C.
The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to grant a new trial in a sexual harassment case after a jury awarded excessive damages. The appellate court held that the initial $2 million punitive damages award indicated jury prejudice and that the exclusion of the plaintiff's psychiatric records did not abuse judicial discretion.