A San Diego judge gutted a $30 million punitive damages verdict in a high-profile sexual harassment case against Ralphs Grocery Co., opening the door to a third trial in the case.
In an 11-page order, Superior Court Judge Michael Anello reduced the award to $8.25 million, finding that the punitive damages awarded to the six female plaintiffs were “grossly excessive” and were the result of the jury’s “passion and prejudice.”
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