Haskell v. Kaman Corp‪.‬

Defendant Kaman Corporation (the "Company") appeals from a judgment of the District of Connecticut, Jose A. Cabranes, Judge, awarding plaintiff Weston B. Haskell, Jr., $283,000 compensatory damages, $40,000 special damages, and $87,566 in attorneys fees and costs pursuant to a jury determination that the Company unlawfully terminated Haskells employment on account of his age in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-34. On appeal, the Company argues that the district court erred in denying its motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, in admitting certain allegedly prejudicial testimony into evidence over its objection, and in failing to instruct the jury that it must find that Haskell was replaced by a younger person. Haskell cross appeals, arguing that the district court erred in not ordering a new trial on the question of whether the Companys actions were willful, entitling him to liquidated damages. We reverse and remand for a new trial on the question of whether Haskells discharge violated the ADEA. We affirm the judgment denying Haskell liquidated damages.