Munson v. Splice Communications, Inc. et al

Filing 97

Court's Proposed Verdict Form. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on March 6, 2014 (jcslc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2014).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DENNIS E. MUNSON,

Case No. 12-05089 JCS

Plaintiff,
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v.
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SPLICE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
Defendant.

United States District Court
Northern District of California

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COURT’S PROPOSED VERDICT FORM

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Dated: March 6, 2014
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JOSEPH C. SPERO
United States Magistrate Judge

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We, the jury, unanimously find as follows:

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complained about what he reasonably and in good faith believed was discrimination?

Did Splice Communications retaliate against Dennis Munson for having opposed or

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_____ Yes

_____ No

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If your answer to Question 1 is “yes,” then answer Question 2. If your answer to Question 1 is

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“no,” skip the remaining questions and sign and date this form.

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Northern District of California

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What are Dennis Munson’s damages caused by retaliation?

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a.

Economic loss:

$_____________________________

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b.

Noneconomic loss:

$____________________________

TOTAL

$_____________________________

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Proceed to Question 3

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If your answered to Question 1 was “no,” skip this question and sign and date the form. If

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3.

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you answered “yes” to Question 1, do you find by clear and convincing evidence that Splice

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Communications, Inc. retaliated against Dennis Munson with malice, oppression or fraud?

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_____ Yes

_____ No

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If you answered “no” to Question 3, then skip Question 4 and sign and date this form. If you

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answered “yes” to Question 3, proceed to Question 4.

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What amount of punitive damages, if any, do you award Dennis Munson?
$______

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PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE SPECIAL VERDICT FORM

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Signed:___________________________________________________________

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Foreperson of the Jury: _________________________________________________

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Dated:__________________

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After this Verdict Form has been signed and dated, please submit a Jury Note to the Court

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Security Officer notifying the Court that the Jury has reached a verdict. Please return the Verdict

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Form to the Courtroom Deputy.

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