Former Los Angeles Times columnist awarded nearly $15.5M

Written By Dawn Kamber

A jury has awarded nearly $15.5 million to a former Los Angeles Times sports columnist who said he was forced out of his job because of age and health discrimination.

The award is more than twice the $7.1 million that T.J. Simers initially won in 2015. The Times appealed and a judge reduced the amount, leading Simers to appeal and a retrial on the damages.

Attorney Nick Rowley of Trial Lawyers for Justice says with prejudgment interest and attorney's fees, the Times will owe more than $22 million.

 

Dawn Kamber
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