Court Affirms Jury's Verdict Finding L.A. Failed to Engage in Interactive Process

A California appeals court affirmed a jury’s finding that the Los Angeles Police Department failed to engage in the interactive process to find a reasonable accommodation for an injured officer. The 2nd District Court of Appeal also rejected the city’s argument that the jury’s award was excessive, saying substantial evidence supported the $1 million award for noneconomic damages. Vincent Albano was working patrol in the LAPD’s Harbor Division in 2003 when he started experiencing extreme fatigue. He developed insomnia and was able to sleep for only a couple of hours ea...