Seafarers International Union of North America v. Thomas

MEMORANDUM OPINION

I. INTRODUCTION

The Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District ["SIU," "union," or "appellant"] contests the jury verdict and judgment rendered in the Territorial Court, finding it liable for losses sustained by Shirley Thomas ["Thomas" or "appellee"]. Specifically, SIU appeals the Territorial Court's denial of its motion for judgment as a matter of law, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50. For the reasons set forth below, the Court will affirm the award of compensatory damages and vacate the award of damages for…