Donaldson v. Akibia, Inc.

CurraN, Dennis J., J.

On December 6, 2007, a jury returned a verdict for the defendants, Akibia, Inc. (“Akibia”) and Thomas Tucker (“Tucker”), on all counts in an employment discrimination case brought by the plaintiff Dane A. Donaldson (“Donaldson”). Pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 59 and Mass.R.Civ.P. 60(b)(1) and (6), Donaldson brings this motion for new trial and a motion to vacate the judgment. After a hearing and for the following reasons, the motions are DENIED.2

I. BACKGROUND

Akibia hired Donaldson on May 30, 2000 as Vice President of U.S. Operations. Akibia is a multi-na-tional computer…