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world5 months ago

Justin Sane Ordered to Pay $1.9 Million in Rape Case

Justin Sane, former frontman of Anti-Flag, was ordered to pay nearly $2 million in a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Kristina Sarhadi, who accused him of violent rape in 2010. The court awarded her $1,170,800 in damages and $750,000 in punitive damages after Sane defaulted on the case, as he did not respond and allegedly transferred his assets abroad. Sarhadi, a holistic therapist, shared her trauma and expressed hope for justice and accountability for survivors of abuse.

via Rolling Stone|
#anti-flag#justin-sane#lawsuit
business1 year ago

Walmart Ordered to Pay $34 Million in Defamation Case to Ex-Truck Driver

A jury has ordered Walmart to pay nearly $35 million to former truck driver Jesus Fonseca, who was wrongfully terminated after being falsely accused of workers' compensation fraud. Fonseca, who was injured in a work-related accident, was awarded $25 million in punitive damages and $9.7 million for future non-economic losses. The jury found that Walmart violated its integrity policy and failed to accommodate Fonseca's medical restrictions, leading to his termination. The verdict highlights the need for companies to handle employee integrity issues with care and honesty.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
#business#dollar35-million#punitive-damages
environment1 year ago

"Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins $1 Million Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers"

Climate scientist Michael Mann has won a defamation case against two conservative writers, with a jury ruling that they defamed Mann through their statements. Mann, known for his work on climate change, was awarded over $1 million in damages after suing the writers for online posts published over a decade ago. The ruling is seen as a potential deterrent to public attacks on climate scientists, amid increasing assaults on their work.

via NPR|
#climate-science#climate-scientists#defamation-case
legal1 year ago

"Legal Battles and Silence Breakers: Trump's $83.3 Million Debacle"

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay journalist E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation, with $65 million in punitive damages. Trump plans to appeal the decision, and he is not required to pay the damages immediately. Punitive damages are intended to punish and deter the defendant's behavior, and the appeal process for such damages is lengthy. If Trump loses the appeal and fails to pay, the court could seize his assets or hold him in contempt. The high amount of punitive damages aims to punish Trump's behavior and deter future misconduct, but it has raised questions about the court system's approach to such cases.

via The Conversation|
#defamation#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
legal-politics1 year ago

"Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Case"

Former President Donald Trump walked out of the courtroom during closing arguments in a defamation trial where E Jean Carroll is seeking at least $10m for Trump's denial of her rape allegation, causing reputational harm. Trump's lawyer argued against making him pay for comments that led to hate messages, while Carroll's legal team urged jurors to hold him accountable and deter future defamation. The jury will now decide on compensatory and punitive damages.

via Al Jazeera English|
#defamation-trial#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
legalcourt-cases2 years ago

Trump's Defamation Trial Delayed Amid Testy Legal Battles

E. Jean Carroll's defamation trial against Donald Trump is underway, with the jury tasked with determining the punitive damages necessary to deter Trump from continuing to defame her. Despite winning her first trial and being awarded $5 million, Trump has persisted in making disparaging remarks and false denials. The ongoing trial has been marked by Trump's contemptuousness for the justice system, forcing lawyers to continually submit new evidence. The jury faces the challenge of determining a punitive damages figure that will effectively deter Trump from smearing Carroll in the future.

via The Daily Beast|
#defamation-trial#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Whip-It! Sellers Ordered to Pay $745 Million for Fatal Incident

A St. Louis jury has ordered the distributor and local seller of Whip-It! nitrous oxide cartridges to pay $745 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought by the parents of Marissa Politte, who was killed by a driver under the influence of Whip-It! nitrous oxide. The evidence presented at trial showed that Whip-It! chargers are often used as inhalants, leading to addiction and brain damage. The jury found that the distributor and head shop conspired to sell the product to the driver. The judgment includes $20 million in compensatory damages and $725 million in punitive damages. The defendants have not commented on the verdict.

via Law & Crime|
#drug-abuse#legalcriminal-justice#nitrous-oxide
law-and-society2 years ago

"July 1 Marks Implementation of Over 200 New Laws Across Multiple US States"

Over 200 new laws will go into effect in Nevada on July 1, including stricter penalties for driving offenses such as drunk driving causing injuries, an increase in the penalty for reckless driving causing substantial harm or death, and the requirement for mylar balloons to be sold with weights attached. Other laws include increased compensation for jury duty, allowing women to receive a 12-month supply of birth control pills in one visit, and the inclusion of gun locks with firearm purchases. Additionally, Nevada's minimum wage will increase to $10.25 an hour for those with health insurance and $11.25 an hour for those without.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|
#driving-offenses#law-and-society#minimum-wage
legal2 years ago

PacifiCorp faces multibillion-dollar punitive damages for role in wildfires.

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, to pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in 2020, on top of an earlier verdict already expected to amount to billions of dollars. The jury found PacifiCorp liable for the fires and said it must pay for damage to property as well as emotional distress. The fires killed nine people, burned more than 1,875 square miles, and destroyed upward of 5,000 homes and other structures. PacifiCorp said it plans to appeal.

via The Associated Press|
#lawsuit#legal#oregon
politics2 years ago

E. Jean Carroll granted permission to seek more damages in Trump defamation case.

E Jean Carroll's lawyer welcomed a ruling allowing her to pursue her $10m defamation case against Donald Trump, following the publication of her 2019 book in which she accused him of rape and his claim she was lying. The lawsuit is separate from the case in New York in which Carroll won a $5m civil judgment against Trump last month. Carroll's lawyer will ask a jury to consider Trump's comments during a town hall-style interview that CNN broadcast the day after the jury decision last month, in which he appeared to double down on his claims that he did not know Carroll.

via The Guardian US|
#defamation-lawsuit#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
law2 years ago

E. Jean Carroll granted permission to seek more damages against Trump in defamation lawsuit.

A federal judge has allowed E. Jean Carroll to amend her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump to include comments he made at a CNN town hall. Carroll sought permission to amend the initial lawsuit to seek additional punitive damages after Trump repeated statements a federal jury found to be defamatory. Last month, a jury found in favor of Carroll in her second civil lawsuit, which went to trial. The judge also set a deadline of next month for the Justice Department to weigh in on whether it still believed that Trump was acting within the scope of his employment when he made the comments in 2019.

via CNN|
#defamation-lawsuit#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
law2 years ago

E. Jean Carroll seeks increased damages from Trump over derogatory comments.

E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million verdict against former President Donald Trump for sexually abusing her and defaming her, has asked a judge to update her still-pending defamation lawsuit against Trump to add a new claim after he called her a "wack job" during his CNN town hall. Carroll's attorney said her client will be seeking a "very substantial punitive damages award" for Trump's remarks. The amended suit seeks a total of at least $10 million in compensatory damages for her defamation claims and additional "punitive damages in an amount to be determined at trial." Trump has filed notice that he's appealing the $5 million verdict.

via NBC News|
#defamation#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll
business2 years ago

Jury orders Tesla to pay $3.2 million to Black ex-worker over racist treatment.

Tesla has been ordered by a federal jury in San Francisco to pay $3.2 million to a Black former employee, Owen Diaz, after he won a racial harassment lawsuit against the electric-vehicle maker. Diaz had accused Tesla of failing to act when he repeatedly complained to managers that employees at the Fremont, California, factory frequently used racist slurs and scrawled swastikas, racist caricatures and epithets on walls and work areas. The jury awarded Diaz $175,000 in damages for emotional distress and $3 million in punitive damages designed to punish unlawful conduct and deter it in the future.

via Reuters|
#business#discrimination#lawsuit
business2 years ago

Tesla ordered to pay $3 million to Black ex-worker for racist abuse.

A San Francisco federal jury has ordered Tesla to pay $3 million in punitive damages and $175,000 in non-economic damages to Owen Diaz, a former elevator operator at the company's factory in Fremont, California, after he endured a racially hostile work environment during his time at the company. Diaz was previously awarded a verdict of $137 million in 2021, including punitive damages, after a jury determined Diaz had suffered civil rights violations at Tesla, and that the electric vehicle maker failed to take all reasonable steps to end and prevent the racist harassment.

via CNBC|
#business#civil-rights-act#lawsuit