It would be the third time a jury must consider the sole issue of damages in the case.
An appeals court has already upheld a verdict that Simers suffered age and disability discrimination at the newspaper.
“The misconduct of [Simer’s] counsel, which had no basis whatsoever in the evidence and violated the court’s instruction that the jury should not consider the defendant’s wealth, was so egregious, harmful and prejudicial that no instruction and admonition would have prevented the harm done and that nothing short of a new trial could or can alleviate that harm,” the judge wrote.
At the time of the jury’s decision, Simers’ attorney, Carney Shegerian, said the verdict on age and disability discrimination was a vindication for the sports columnist and his family. His lead trial lawyer, Nick Rowley, said it would eventually mean about a $22-million payout because of interest. After his health problems surfaced, Simers contended, his work came under increased scrutiny and criticism by the newspaper’s top two managers at the time — both of whom praised his writing and reporting.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judge blocks California's ban of alligator and crocodile products after Louisiana suesA federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
Read more »
U.S. appeals court judge calls 17-year sentence in terrorism case 'shockingly low'A 17-year sentence for a New York City man who sought to aid ISIS by trying to kill an FBI agent is “shockingly low,' a federal appeals court said Friday as it ordered a judge to re-sentence him.
Read more »
City of Dallas dismissed from wrongful death lawsuit in Botham Jean killing, federal judge rulesBotham Jean was killed last year while he was watching television in his Dallas home.
Read more »
Federal judge to block latest North Carolina voter ID mandateGOP leaders in charge of the Legislature have been trying for most of the decade to advance voter ID.
Read more »
Judge tosses slander part of suit against Alec Baldwin over parking-spot scuffleA Manhattan judge has thrown out part of a lawsuit filed by a man against actor Alec Baldwin over a parking-spot dispute, according to court documents.
Read more »