BY JENNIFER CABRERA
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Judge Gloria Walker has denied motions from Sheriff Chad Scott requesting a new trial or a reduction in the damages awarded by a jury to Deputy Kevin Davis for racial discrimination.
On February 7, an Alachua County Jury awarded over $15 million to Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Davis, who had filed a lawsuit alleging that he was denied promotions due to racial discrimination and was retaliated against after he filed discrimination complaints. The jury awarded $115,724 in damages to compensate for loss of wages and benefits plus $15 million for emotional pain and mental anguish…