Thursday, December 02, 2010
Former Jefferson County Employee Wins Lawsuit
WEST VIRGINIA....
George Privitera, a former Jefferson County employee, has won a lawsuit that accused County Commissioner Patsy Noland of defaming him with an Internet posting. The jury ordered Noland to pay Privitera $3,700 in compensatory damages and $1,300 in punitive damages. Privitera's lawsuit said Noland defamed him by criticizing his job performance in a posting on a local electronic mailing list. The lawsuit sought $70,000 in damages, but Privitera's attorney, Harry Waddell, said he and his client were happy with the verdict. The county's insurance will pay the damages.
George Privitera, a former Jefferson County employee, has won a lawsuit that accused County Commissioner Patsy Noland of defaming him with an Internet posting. The jury ordered Noland to pay Privitera $3,700 in compensatory damages and $1,300 in punitive damages. Privitera's lawsuit said Noland defamed him by criticizing his job performance in a posting on a local electronic mailing list. The lawsuit sought $70,000 in damages, but Privitera's attorney, Harry Waddell, said he and his client were happy with the verdict. The county's insurance will pay the damages.
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