The jury also grappled with how much to award LaPorta and sent several questions to the judge asking for guidance in breaking the deadlock. Two jurors wanted dramatically lower damages for some of the categories on the verdict form, Fifer said. As the debate over the size of the award dragged on, voices were raised and some foul language was used, and at one point talks completely broke down and all 10 jurors sat in silence for nearly one half-hour, she said.