Judge Drastically Reduces Jury Award in Metcalf Case to $20 Million from Initial $100 Million
Buffalo, N.Y. — In a recent ruling, a judge has drastically reduced the monetary award granted to Eve Metcalf, a former employee of DynaCorp, from an initial $100 million to $20 million. Metcalf successfully proved her case against the corporation for severe workplace harassment and wrongful termination, leading to a discrepancy in compensation that has captured public and legal attention. The decision to slash the jury’s award came after legal reviews argued the initial sum was excessively punitive. Legal analysts suggest that such a significant decrease is not uncommon in civil litigation, as judges often … Read more