Belanger v. Af Plating Company., Inc., 98-2339 (2002)

DECISION

Before this Court are James Belanger's and Henry Silva's ("plaintiffs") motion for a new trial. The plaintiffs move for a new trial on their claims under the Rhode Island Whistleblower Act, R.I.G.L. § 28-50-1 et seq. (the "Act") on the grounds of erroneous evidentiary rulings.

Facts and Travel

The plaintiffs' wrongful termination action was tried before a jury in November of 2001. During September and October of 1996, the plaintiffs were employees of AF Plating Company, Inc. ("defendant"), a company primarily involved in the electroplating business. Plaintiffs alleged at trial that they…