Award

Judge Upholds Multi-Million Dollar Award for Former Patients in Cumberland Hospital Abuse Case, Setting Precedent for Justice

by

RICHMOND, Va. — A circuit judge has ruled that three former patients of Cumberland Hospital will continue to receive a multi-million dollar award, albeit with a small reduction, and will not face a retrial. This decision follows allegations made by the women, who claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Medical Director Daniel Davidow during their time at the facility in New Kent. The plaintiffs reported inappropriate touching during their admission exams, leading to a civil trial in September. During that trial, a jury determined that the women were owed $360 million, factoring in violations … Read more

Greenpeace Challenges $667M Jury Award in High-Stakes Dakota Access Pipeline Case

by

BISMARCK, N.D. – Greenpeace has filed a motion to reduce a jury’s substantial award of $667 million in a recent trial concerning the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the damages are excessively high. The case emerged from events that unfolded during the pipeline’s construction, which sparked significant controversies and protests. The jury’s decision to impose such a hefty financial penalty came in response to claims filed by Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the pipeline. This decision was intended to address losses the company allegedly suffered due to direct actions taken by Greenpeace activists. The … Read more

Appeals Court Slashes $65 Million Punitive Damage Award in Georgia Fraud Case, Upholds $650,000 Compensatory Judgment

by

ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia Court of Appeals ruling has significantly reduced the punitive damages awarded in a fraud case involving a doctor and a businessman. The court vacated a jury’s $65 million punitive award while upholding compensatory damages of $650,000 and attorney fees exceeding $500,000 against businessman Firoz Thakkar. The appellate court noted that the “potential and actual harm” caused by Thakkar’s actions primarily affected one individual, leading to an economic loss rather than broader societal damages. The judges emphasized that under the circumstances presented, the punitive damages were disproportionate. If this ruling remains … Read more

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s ‘My World’ Project Clinches Prestigious Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Jury Award for 2025

by

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India — The Manjeet Pride Group has achieved a significant milestone in the country’s real estate industry, winning the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Jury Award for its premium housing initiative, ‘My World.’ This accolade recognizes the outstanding efforts made in providing quality housing solutions that are also affordable. The award ceremony took place on June 5 at Hotel Eros in Nehru Place, New Delhi, where union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, presented the honor to the group’s directors, Nitin Bagadiya and Vansh Bagadiya. This recognition serves as Maharashtra’s … Read more