Opinion ID: 163348
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Text: Shauna E. Smith (“Smith”) filed this suit against her former employer, the City of Oklahoma City (the “City”), under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e – 2000e-17, alleging claims for sexual harassment hostile work environment, constructive discharge, and retaliation. After a trial on the merits, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the City. Smith moved for a new trial under Rule 59 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, arguing that the district court erred in instructing the jury that Sergeant Don Browning (“Browning”) was not her supervisor and in admitting the City’s training videotape into evidence. The district court denied the motion and Smith appeals. Exercising jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms in part and reverses in part the district court’s denial of Smith’s motion for a new trial.