JURIST
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
In all, the suit includes causes of action relating to racial employment discrimination (harassment, assignment, discipline, promotion and termination) and retaliation, all under §12940 of the California Government Code. Several Black employees resigned out of a lack of faith in the fairness in internal investigations.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Additionally, the complaint lists causes of action based on constitutional violations, civil rights conspiracy, false imprisonment, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
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The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In the answer that it filed on November 13, Condé Nast argues – by way of seventeen affirmative defenses – that the model plaintiffs’ remaining causes of action against it should be dismissed. The case is Champion et al., Moda Operandi, Advance Publications d/b/a/ Conde Nast , 1:20-cv-07255 (SDNY).
The Fashion Law
MAY 12, 2021
In connection with the various causes of action, she is seeking an award of compensatory, treble, and punitive damages; an award of attorney’s fees and costs; and an award of prejudgment interest. . The case is Chloe Coscarelli, et al. Bain Double Impact Fund LP, et al., 1:21-cv-04159 (SDNY).
At the Lectern
AUGUST 11, 2022
An earlier published opinion in the case had reversed an award, including $2,500,000 in punitive damages, against an insurance company regarding the sale of the company’s annuity, because, the appellate court concluded, the person who sold the annuity was not the company’s agent. National Western Life Insurance Company.
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 24, 2022
Another interesting example would be a series of cases where a Chinese court in Guangzhou recognized and enforced compensatory damages awarded in three U.S. EB-5 Visa fraud judgments, but rejected the punitive damages awarded therein, echoing the same rule laid down in the 2021 Conference Summary.
Constitutional Law Reporter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
The FCRA also creates a cause of action for consumers to sue and recover damages for certain violations. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs and awarded each class member statutory damages and punitive damages. A divided panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed. Supreme Court’s Decision.
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