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Litigation

Sep. 16, 2015

Trial begins in suit against LA Times by former sports columnist

T.J. Simers alleges he was harassed and forced out of his job following a 2013 stroke, while the newspaper maintains he resigned after editors discovered an alleged ethical breach.


By America Hernandez


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Attorneys for the Tribune Co. and former Los Angeles Times sports columnist T.J. Simers
delivered mini-opening statements Monday in a wrongful termination suit brought by
the ex-employee, who is seeking punitive damages in excess of $50 million for harassment
and age discrimination.


Simers alleges that followin...

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