April 02, 2026
The Second Circuit refused Thursday to grant a new trial for an ex-ConEd worker who secured a partially favorable verdict on claims that she was retaliated against for taking medical leave to treat breast cancer, ruling a lower court correctly found her witness tampering concerns were overblown.
February 18, 2026
The Second Circuit on Wednesday dissected a former Consolidated Edison analyst's argument that an allegedly aggressive interaction between a lawyer for the energy company and a witness for the worker warrants a new trial in her disability bias and retaliation lawsuit.
February 13, 2026
This week, the Second Circuit will consider a former Con Edison worker's claim that a trial court improperly excluded evidence from trial that limited the amount of backpay that she was able to receive despite the jury finding the energy company retaliated against her.