Davis Polk Black Ex-Associate’s Reprisal Claims Nixed by NY Jury

A Black attorney failed to prove Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and two lawyers fired or otherwise retaliated against him because he complained about race discrimination, a Manhattan federal jury ruled Monday.

Former associate Kaloma Cardwell didn’t show by a preponderance of the evidence that Davis Polk, senior counsel John Bick or then-managing partner Thomas Reid violated his rights under federal and state laws , the US District Court for the Southern District of New York jury said.

Judge Gregory H. Woods presided over the nearly two week trial.

The parties agreed during the course of the trial to dismiss ...