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Sandy Hook families seek additional punitive damages against Alex Jones

JURIST

Families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Connecticut school shooting filed a motion Friday asking a Connecticut judge to order controversial talk radio host Alex Jones to pay hefty punitive damages, on top of the nearly $1 billion in compensatory damages Jones has been ordered to pay by a jury in the defamation case.

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Lawyer accused of threat to release judge’s nude photos can be sued for punitive damages, court rules

ABA Journal

A Florida judge can seek punitive damages against a lawyer she accused of threatening to release her nude photos unless she acquiesced to his demands…

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Can You Get Punitive Damages After a Truck Accident in Orlando?

LegalReader

According to legal experts, more and more jurisdictions are trying to limit punitive damage awards viewed as over-the-top and as outrageous as the behavior they’re trying to punish.

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Punitive Damages Cap In Alex Jones Case Is The Ultimate Jury Nullification

Above The Law

The post Punitive Damages Cap In Alex Jones Case Is The Ultimate Jury Nullification appeared first on Above the Law. Alex Jones is not going to be paying anything near what the jury determined.

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When are Punitive Damages Available After an accident in Idaho?

LegalReader

As a general rule larger amounts of compensation tend to be available to victims who have sustained very serious and life changing injuries. .

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What are Punitive Damages in the State of Oregon?

Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

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

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Defamation lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will proceed

JURIST

When he attempted to file an ethics complaint with the state over this infraction, he was advised to speak with a criminal defense lawyer about the “consequences of submitting the ethics complaint.” ” Neuwirth requests various forms of relief, including reinstatement, front pay, back pay, and punitive damages.