Morris v. BNSF Railway

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION RON MORRIS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) Case No. 15 C 2923 ) BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, ) ) Defendant. ) CORRECTED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MATTHEW F. KENNELLY, District Judge: Ron Morris sued his former employer BNSF Railway, alleging that he was terminated because of his race in violation of Title VII and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. After trial, the jury found in Morris's favor and awarded him compensatory damages of $375,000 and punitive damages of $500,000. BNSF has moved for judgment as a matter of law or…