“The court concludes that the jury’s verdict is a product of prejudice against defendant,” remarked Judge Jordan. “Only the effect of such prejudice can explain the jury’s otherwise unfounded verdict, returning findings contrary to the evidence and awarding grossly excessive and identical damages to each of the ten plaintiffs.”
Legal Details
The case, officially recorded as Joseph Yarbrough et al. v. Glow Networks Inc., case number 4:19-cv-00905, unfolded in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The decision to overturn the verdict underscores the complexities of race discrimination litigation and the judicial scrutiny applied to ensure fair outcomes.
