Downey v. University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Filing 33

ORDER Concerning Economic Damages re: 31 and 32 Trial Briefs. The Court will determine economic losses, back pay and front pay as equitable remedies, based upon the jury's verdict, signed by Judge Richard P. Matsch on 11/19/2010. (rpmcd)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch Civil Action No. 08-cv-02040-RPM JULIE DOWNEY, Plaintiff, v. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, Defendant.

ORDER CONCERNING ECONOMIC DAMAGES

Upon review of the trial briefs, filed today, the Court has determined that the role of the jury in this trial will be to determine whether there is liability under the ADA for failure to provide a reasonable accommodation for the plaintiff's disability and, if so, what compensatory damages have been sustained. The Court will determine economic losses, back pay and front pay as equitable remedies, based upon the jury's verdict. Accordingly, evidence concerning mitigation and the effect of long-term disability benefits are matters to be decided by the Court after an additional evidentiary hearing, as may be necessary, with the Court relying on the jury verdict including facts which may be implicit in the jury's determinations. It is SO ORDERED. Dated: November 19th, 2010 BY THE COURT: s/Richard P. Matsch ________________________________ Richard P. Matsch, Senior District Judge