Furno v. Pignona

This appeal arises out of an employment contract dispute. Plaintiff-appellee, Vincent Furno, brought suit against defendants-appellants, City of St. Albans and City Manager James Pignona, alleging, inter alia, breach of contract and unlawful termination in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The jury found the defendants liable on both counts and awarded the plaintiff $31,130 compensatory damages and $10,000 punitive damages. The trial court denied defendants’ post-trial motions and entered judgment on the verdict. From this judgment, all three parties have appealed. We affirm.

Plaintiff was hired…