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Former dispatcher loses $70,000 award

  • Date: May 17, 1990
  • Source: Skokie Review, Thursday, May 17, 1990, p. 3
  • Author: Routliffe, Kathy
  • Summary: The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the September 1988 jury verdict that awarded former Skokie fire dispatcher Amy Barkoo a $70,000 damage award. Barkoo has until May 21 to decide whether she will fight the court decision.
  • Skokie Fire Department
    Barkoo, Amy
    Litigation