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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Challenges $15 Million Jury Award in Sergeant’s Discrimination Case

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Gainesville, Fla. – A significant legal battle is unfolding in Alachua County as the Sheriff’s Office seeks to overturn a $15 million jury verdict awarded to Sergeant Kevin Davis. The verdict, handed down in early February, is now subject to motions filed this week by the Sheriff’s Office urging the court to either dismiss the jury’s decision, request a new trial, or direct a verdict in their favor. The argument presented by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office hinges on claims that the $15 million award is “grossly disproportionate” and “outrageous,” far exceeding reasonable compensation for … Read more

$15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict Shocks Alachua County in Case Against Sheriff’s Office

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In a notable legal decision, a predominantly white jury awarded over $15 million to Kevin Davis, a sergeant with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, after he accused his employer of racial discrimination. This conclusion followed a weeklong trial filled with contentious debates over promotional practices within the sheriff’s office. During the proceedings, Davis was awarded $115,724 in compensation for lost wages, which economic expert David Macpherson testified he would have earned if promoted. Interestingly, the jury decided against awarding Davis $54,545 in lost pension benefits that Macpherson also estimated Davis had forfeited … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million in Discrimination Suit to Alachua County Sergeant Denied Promotion Amidst Claims of Racial Bias and Retaliation

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Gainesville, FL — A Florida jury awarded $15 million to Alachua County Sergeant Kevin Davis on Friday following his victory in a lawsuit against the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for race-based discrimination and retaliation. The verdict included compensations for emotional distress and lost wages after the jury found that Davis was denied promotions due to his race and subsequently faced retaliation for voicing his grievances. The significant financial award is designed to address the mental suffering Davis experienced, exceeding the $3 million to $8 million his attorneys initially sought. The jury, comprising six white members, … Read more

Alachua County Deputy Wins $15.1 Million in Landmark Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A substantial $15 million was awarded by an Alachua County jury to Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Davis after allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation within the promotion practices of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. The jury concluded that racial bias played a decisive role in denying Davis’ promotion, marking a significant verdict in a case spotlighting workplace discrimination issues. Davis’ legal battle began when he accused the Sheriff’s Office of overlooking him for promotions due to his race, and retaliating against him when he sought to challenge these injustices. The jury’s findings supported … Read more