Legal Opinion
Labonte v. Hutchins & Wheeler
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 5, 1997PublishedCited by 135 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAbrams, J.
The defendant, the law firm of Hutchins & Wheeler (law firm), appeals from a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Alan J. Labonte, based on handicap discrimination. See G. L. c. 15 IB, § 4. The law firm argues that: (1) the plaintiff is estopped from pursuing his claim because he sought disability benefits; (2) the evidence was insufficient to withstand a motion for directed verdict; and (3) the judge erred in denying its motion for remittitur or a new trial based on excessive damages. We allowed the law firm’s application for direct appellate review. We affirm the determination of…
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