Foster v. Bittersweet Experience, Inc.

Following a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs Robert and Roberta Foster, defendant Bittersweet Experience, Inc. appeals the verdict and the Rutland Superior Court’s denial of its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or in the alternative, for a new trial. Defendant raises four arguments on appeal: (1) the trial court erred in its charge to the jury regarding the mitigation of damages, whether plaintiff Robert Foster was discharged, and whether such discharge was a result of his refusal to take a polygraph examination or some other intervening cause; (2) the special verdict forms…