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10 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitivedamages Wednesday, finding rival Toyo Tire Corp. liable for defamation, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, deceptive trade practices and tortious interference with Atturo's contracts. An Illinois federal jury awarded Atturo Tire Corp. $10
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