Law 360

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

won't face punitive damage claims in a lawsuit accusing it of causing a 2019 crash that killed a Model 3 driver, a Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday, saying the driver's widow failed to prove that the company likely knew its self-driving feature would cause death or great bodily injury.

Punitive Damages 69

Punitive Damages Court Rules Court 69

HowAppealing

MARCH 18, 2021

Neither federal law nor Iowa law required vacating $200,000 punitive damages award simply because the jury awarded zero in compensatory damages: You can access yesterday’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit at this link.

Compensatory Damages 100

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Laws Court 100

JURIST

AUGUST 11, 2021

A California appeals court on Monday upheld an $86 million verdict against The Monsanto Company, a subsidiary of German pharmaceutical and life sciences company, Bayer AG. However, Bayer is likely to face additional legal actions related to Roundup, as courts and individuals contend with existing health concerns surrounding the product.

Compensatory Damages 197

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Court Legal 197

Law 360

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

s Roundup herbicide asked a Delaware Superior Court jury Tuesday for $142 million in punitive damages for the company's purported disregard of the product's toxic risk. Attorneys for the family of a South Carolina man whose cancer death was allegedly linked to long working use of Monsanto Corp.'s

Punitive Damages 75

Punitive Damages Attorney Court 75

Conflict of Laws

MARCH 23, 2024

by Salih Okur (University of Augsburg) On 8 and 9 March, scholars from more than a dozen different jurisdictions followed the invitation of Tobias Lutzi to discuss recent trends in punitive damages at the University of Augsburg, Germany. The conference contained five panels overall, which were split into three blocks.

Punitive Damages 59

Punitive Damages Compensatory Damages Tort Civil Law 59

Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On 8 and 9 March, a conference will be held at the University of Augsburg, Germany, to discuss the current developments in the award and/or recognition of punitive damages. The conference will feature the following contributions: Who’s Afraid of Punitive Damages? Afraid of What?

Punitive Damages 72

Punitive Damages Laws Court 72

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably approved the assassination of ex-KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko. A request for punitive damages was rejected by the Strassbourg court.

Punitive Damages 197

Punitive Damages Court Legal Legal 197

JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

The 55th Branch of the Tehran Court of Justice Wednesday issued a $312.9 ” The lawsuit began when families of victims of the attacks sued the US for damages. 199 million of the damages awarded are for punitive damages against the US. 199 million of the damages awarded are for punitive damages against the US.

Punitive Damages 197

Punitive Damages Court Court Rules Government 197

SCOTUSBlog

MAY 7, 2021

Share This week we highlight petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether an award of punitive damages that doubles the compensatory damages can comport with due process and how a defendant can prove ineffective assistance of counsel in rejecting a plea offer. On appeal, the U.S.

Punitive Damages 59

Punitive Damages Compensatory Damages Statute Government 59

JURIST

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The US Supreme Court granted certiorari in three new cases Wednesday, including two cases about compensation for student-athletes. The court consolidated the cases National Collegiate Athletic Association v. ” The court also granted certiorari in TransUnion LLC v. Alston and American Athletic Conference v.

Punitive Damages 152

Punitive Damages Court Sports Education 152

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. Diaz sought damages for solely emotional injury. in past compensatory damages and $2.4 million in future compensatory damages. Judge William H.

Compensatory Damages 193

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Contract Laws 193

LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Massachusetts' high court upholds a 2019 jury decision regarding punitive damages.

Punitive Damages 103

Punitive Damages Court Compensatory Damages Personal Injury 103

JURIST

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Connecticut Judge Barbara Bellis Thursday ruled that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay $473 million in punitive damages on top of a nearly $1 billion verdict handed down last month, for his defamatory statements about the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting. million in damages to other Sandy Hook parents.

Punitive Damages 196

Punitive Damages Lawyers Lawyer Government 196

Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What are Punitive Damages in the State of OregonIf you have become injured in an accident, it goes without saying that taking care of your health should be your top priority. However, something you should keep in mind is whether or not you have the right to bring a legal claim against the person or. Read More

Punitive Damages 52

Punitive Damages Legal Legal Personal Injury Attorney 52

JURIST

AUGUST 18, 2022

A federal judge Wednesday ordered former Pennsylvania judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan to pay more than $200 million in damages to victims in the 2010 “kids for cash” juvenile detention scandal.

Compensatory Damages 197

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Laws Court 197

LegalReader

MAY 18, 2022

Penalties through the civil courts come in the form of punitive damages.

Punitive Damages 59

Punitive Damages Court Litigation Litigating 59

JURIST

MAY 22, 2022

million to a US Army veteran for alleged hearing damage that resulted from using the company’s military-issue earplugs. The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida Pensacola Division heard the case , with Judge Casey Rodgers presiding. million in punitive damages. to pay USD 77.5

Compensatory Damages 211

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Technology Litigation 211

SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Supreme Court agreed to wade into the controversial issue of compensation for college athletes, granting National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Over 35 years ago, the Supreme Court indicated in NCAA v. Ramirez then went to federal court, alleging that TransUnion’s actions violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Punitive Damages 123

Punitive Damages Court Sports Education 123

ABA Journal

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the view of the U.S. solicitor general in a case in which a federal appeals court reduced…

Punitive Damages 81

Punitive Damages Court 81

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

” Biden requests a jury trial and seeks both general and punitive damages. Hunter Biden has been busy in the courts as of late. .” Finally, Biden’s complaint alleges violations of the California Business & Professionals Code , which prohibits engaging in “unfair competition.”

Punitive Damages 211

Punitive Damages Attorney Court Laws 211

JURIST

MARCH 28, 2022

A jury for the US District Court for the District of Colorado Friday found that the Denver police used excessive force against protestors during the 2020 George Floyd protests and awarded a $14 million verdict to 12 protestors. This decision comes from a three-week trial that began on March 7.

Compensatory Damages 239

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Court 239

JURIST

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The causes of action in the suit include strict product liability and negligence, and specifically addresses the following questions of law: whether Facebook (i.e. ” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.

Compensatory Damages 211

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Personal Injury Cause of Action 211

Conflict of Laws

JUNE 3, 2021

Assume that you successfully obtained a favourable judgment from a foreign court that orders the losing party to pay punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. Could the judgment be enforced in Japan where punitive damages are considered as contrary to public policy? Thus the question above.

Punitive Damages 40

Punitive Damages Court Compensatory Damages Court Decisions 40

JURIST

OCTOBER 16, 2021

A man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court, claiming that local law enforcement officials conspired with white nationalist militias during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake last year in Wisconsin. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.

Punitive Damages 197

Punitive Damages Laws Attorney Legal 197

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2022

Account holders Thursday filed a class action lawsuit against PayPal in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. ” They are seeking exemplary and punitive damages, along with a cease and desist to prevent PayPal from engaging in similar unlawful business practices.

Punitive Damages 211

Punitive Damages Tort Contract Legal 211

JURIST

MARCH 24, 2022

A jury for the US District Court for the Northern District of California awarded Comet Technologies $40 million in damages on Wednesday, finding that a rival company had misappropriated trade secrets on equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips. Comet had sought compensatory damages of $32.5

Compensatory Damages 104

Compensatory Damages Manufacturing Punitive Damages Technology 104

JURIST

MAY 19, 2022

Plaintiff Purushothaman Rajaram Tuesday filed a class action lawsuit in a California US District Court against Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook’s new parent company for employment discrimination. The post Facebook sued for giving preference to visa workers appeared first on JURIST - News.

Punitive Damages 187

Punitive Damages Immigration Attorney Court 187

JURIST

JUNE 5, 2022

New Jersey Superior Court Judge Douglas H. Neuwirth claims that these false termination claims caused him irreparable harm and have “severely damaged [his] once stellar professional reputation.” ” Neuwirth requests various forms of relief, including reinstatement, front pay, back pay, and punitive damages.

Punitive Damages 177

Punitive Damages Lawyers Lawyer Court 177

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Notably, the jury awarded punitive damages against the university, a relative rarity for juries but well deserved in this case. In its earlier summary judgment ruling , the court began with a discussion of the highly analogous case of Pickering v. 2013), the Supreme Court in Pickering , 391 U.S. Pretty low odds.

Punitive Damages 52

Punitive Damages Compensatory Damages Education Sports 52

JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In February 2020, Motorola won a civil lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Hytera alleging DMR trade secret misappropriation under federal and state law. Motorola was awarded $345,761,156 and $418,800,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, respectively. million.

Punitive Damages 197

Punitive Damages Technology Attorney Court 197

HowAppealing

JULY 20, 2023

High Court Adopts Per-Defendant Calculation of Punitive-to-Compensatory Damages Ratio”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued yesterday. ’s Constitutional Punitive Damages Caselaw ” and “ More from Pa.

Compensatory Damages 100

Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Court Legal 100

JURIST

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In a complaint filed at the Alameda County Superior Court, the DFEH alleged “unchecked racism” in Tesla’s Fremont factory. It was filed against Tesla, Inc and 50 employees who were allegedly both jointly and severally responsible for damages and shall remain anonymous until their identities are ascertained.

Punitive Damages 211

Punitive Damages Cause of Action Human Resources Contract 211

HowAppealing

AUGUST 9, 2021

“Bayer Loses Third Appeal of Roundup Herbicide Cancer Verdict”: Joel Rosenblatt and Jef Feeley of Bloomberg News have this report on a ruling that a partially divided three-judge panel of California’s First District Court of Appeal issued today.

Punitive Damages 100

Punitive Damages Court 100

JURIST

JANUARY 24, 2023

The US Supreme Court Monday denied review of a US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision favoring Walmart in a race bias lawsuit brought by a former pharmacist. Wantou appealed from this decision, claiming that the district court failed to apply the appropriate analysis for his discrimination claims.

Punitive Damages 104

Punitive Damages Court Court Rules Laws 104

Mondaq

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Florida Supreme Court just changed the litigation landscape regarding punitive damage claims.

Punitive Damages 40

Punitive Damages Litigation Litigating Court 40

Patently O

MARCH 3, 2025

The February 28, 2025 opinion, authored by Judge Bryson, deals with enhanced damages, attorney fees, prejudgment interest, and the denial of a new damages trial. On the biggest issue, punitive damages, I explain why the Federal Circuit was wrong in affirming the district courts refusal to enhance damages.

Punitive Damages 40

Punitive Damages Litigation Litigating Attorney 40

JURIST

MAY 27, 2021

The rejected proposal would have allowed class members to opt-out and sue separately, but they would lose the right to claim punitive damages and would be required to include the opinion of a seven-member science panel on whether Roundup causes cancer. Bayer had the option to renew it but was not obligated to.

Punitive Damages 183

Punitive Damages Litigation Litigating Legal 183