Appeals Court Upholds Jury Verdict for Coach Against Asbury University in Retaliation Case

Appeals Court Upholds Jury Verdict for Coach Against Asbury University in Retaliation Case   A Kentucky state appeals court has affirmed a jury verdict for a former coach at Asbury University, who sued the university for firing her in retaliation for her claim of discrimination.   As such, plaintiff Deborah Powell will still receive the $380,000 jury award as well as $200,000 in attorneys’ fees.   Powell was hired as the school’s part-time head women's basketball coach in 2002