Marsha Simonds v. Christine Boyer

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA MARSHA SIMONDS, ) ) ) 2:21-cv-841-NR Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) CHRISTINE BOYER, ) ) ) Defendant. ) ) OPINION On October 28, 2025, a jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff Marsha Simonds against Defendant Christine Boyer as to three counts in the complaint: First Amendment retaliation; negligent infliction of emotional distress; and malicious prosecution. The jury awarded Ms. Simonds damages totaling $450,000: $50,000 in compensatory damages and $400,0000 in punitive damages. ECF 196. After the Court entered judgment…