JURIST
APRIL 15, 2022
Orrick of the US District Court of Northern California Wednesday reduced damages Tesla owed in a workplace racial harassment suit from $137 million to $15 million. Last October, worker Owen Diaz sued Tesla for violating California state law and 42 USC §1981 , which guarantees non-discrimination in the making of contracts.
Day on Torts
MARCH 9, 2022
Where the evidence clearly established the elements of intent and malice in an inducement of breach of contract case, summary judgment for plaintiff was affirmed. Moreover, the trial court’s ruling that plaintiff could recover attorney’s fees as compensatory damages under the independent tort theory was also affirmed.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
While Apple claims that they have fixed weaknesses that were attacked by the software, it accuses NSO Group of violating federal law, California Business and Professional Code and breaching contract provisions with Apple. The company also seeks an accounting and deletion of all stolen data, as well punitive and compensatory damages.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2022
Cummings sought equitable relief and compensatory damages for emotional distress. In similar cases, the court “has regularly applied [a] contract-law analogy to define the scope of conduct for which funding recipients may be held liable, with an eye toward ensuring that recipients had notice of their obligations.”
Blumberg
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Drafting a legal business contract is important to minimize risks and provide legal protection for both you and your company. Even so, these business contracts can be breached, causing stress and panic. A breach of contract can take on a variety of different forms in the business setting.
The Hollywood Lawyer
JANUARY 16, 2023
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. Their lawsuit requests defendants pay their attorney fees, compensatory damages, and an audit of royalty payments since 2015.
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Matthew Dwyer and Rescue Dog Productions LLC are suing the second producer Jeff Elliott, Chad Moore, Elliott’s associate executive with their company, Bricknell and Broadbridge International, alleging fraud and breach of contract. The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory damages and restitution for unpaid commissions on the $2.05
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