Retaliation verdict stands despite faulty jury instructions

A Massachusetts appellate court has affirmed a retaliation verdict in favor of an employee, ruling that faulty jury instructions did not warrant reversal of the judgment. While the court acknowledged errors in how the jury was instructed, it determined the errors were harmless or did not materially affect the outcome. The decision reinforces retaliation protections under state employment law and shows appellate deference to jury verdicts on retaliation claims even when instructional defects are present.

This is a curated brief from the PlaintiffWire news desk. Read the original report at Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.