Legal Opinion
Blount v. Stroud
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided June 24, 2009No. Nos. 1—06—2428, 1—06—2968 consPublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Theis
Following a jury trial, defendants Jovon Broadcasting and Joseph Stroud, the owner and operational manager of Jovon Broadcasting, were found liable for retaliation against plaintiff Jerri Blount, a former employee of Jovon Broadcasting. The jury awarded Blount a total of $3,082,350 in damages, which was comprised of $257,350 for back pay, $25,000 for physical and/or emotional pain and suffering, and $2,800,000 in punitive damages. The court also awarded Blount $1,182,832.10 in attorney fees and costs. On appeal, defendants contend that: (1) the trial court erred in denying their motion for…
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