Faces & Names: Court trims verdict over ‘Nash Bridges’ profits

A divided appellate court upheld Don Johnson’s multimillion jury award over profits from the series “Nash Bridges” but cut its amount by more than $8 million on Monday.

The California 2nd District Court of Appeal panel voted 2-1 to uphold a verdict that determined the actor was owed millions from the hit series, but the panel cut the amount from

$23.2 million down to $15 million. The actor still is eligible to recoup interest on the award, which was originally calculated at more than $28 million. The interest will now be added

Johnson’s award was appealed by the series’ producers and financiers, Rysher Entertainment, 2929 Entertainment and Qualia Capital.

One justice agreed with the companies that Johnson’s verdict should be overturned because his claims were barred by the statute of limitations, but two justices sided with the actor.

“Nash Bridges” aired for six seasons on CBS.

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