Both have filed post-trial motions to overturn the verdicts.
We'll argue post-trial motions in a week or so.
"We will obviously pursue all available post-trial motions and, if necessary, appeal."
The court also denied the defendant's post-trial motions, but stayed the collection of the judgement pending appeal.
However, when ruling on post-trial motions, the judge dismissed two counts of the convictions against Ryan for lack of proof.
Such mechanisms as post-trial motions and appellate review protect against occasional excessive or unwarranted jury awards.
The district court denied all post-trial motions in summary form and without explanation.
All post-trial motions must be filed by the end of the month.
Papiano said he was confident the $1.6 million in punitive damages would be reduced by a post-trial motion.
The verdict is currently subject to important post-trial motions that could have an impact on the prospects for an appeal.