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US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $1B in Sandy Hook defamation case

JURIST

Conspiracy theorist radio show host Alex Jones Wednesday was ordered to pay families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims and a first responder approximately $965 million in compensatory damages. million compensatory damages and $45.2 A Connecticut court issued the verdict after four weeks of trial.

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California appeals court upholds $86 million verdict in “Roundup” suit against Monsanto, Bayer

JURIST

After a six-week trial, the jury awarded the Pilliods approximately $56 million in compensatory damages, $2 billion in punitive damages but the Pilliods agreed to a substantially reduced total award of $86 million.

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Lawsuit alleges Tesla laid off ‘thousands’ without notice, violated federal law

JURIST

The complaint asks the court for relief, including compensatory damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and any other relief the court deems appropriate. Therefore, employers are not allowed to initiate mass layoffs due to pandemics without notice to employees prior to termination.

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US Justice Department finds Pennsylvania courts discriminate against opioid users

JURIST

Assistant Attorney General Kirsten Clarke of the DOJ Civil Rights Division stated: “Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder are protected by the ADA but too often face discrimination rooted in stereotypes and myths rather than in science.

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US Supreme Court declines North Carolina appeal in undercover investigations case

JURIST

Provided the employer prevailed in a lawsuit, they could have sought attorney’s fees, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages of $5,000 for each day a defendant acted in violation of the statute.

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Compensations in a Personal Injury Case

LegalReader

In contrast to compensatory damages, punitive damages are awarded when a defendant commits deliberate, malicious, or fraudulent acts that cause harm to another person.

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Music Mondays: Gap Band Heir Sue BMG Over 7 Years of Unpaid Royalties

The Hollywood Lawyer

Their lawsuit requests defendants pay their attorney fees, compensatory damages, and an audit of royalty payments since 2015. Two of the three members of “Gap Band,” Robert and Ronnie Wilson’s heir’s suit alleges BMG is in breach of contract over unpaid royalties.