Damage

Judge Raises Concerns Over NCAA Settlement Terms, Scrutinizes Damage Assessment and Fund Allocation

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has raised significant concerns over the proposed $185 million settlement between the NCAA and student-athletes who filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they were not adequately protected against sports-related concussions. During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge William Alsup questioned not only the settlement’s amount but also how the funds would be distributed among the affected athletes. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2011, argued that the NCAA failed to address or mitigate the risks associated with concussions in collegiate sports, thereby endangering the health and safety of … Read more

Judge Overturns $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL, Cites Flawed Damage Calculations in Sunday Ticket Case

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Los Angeles — A significant legal verdict against the National Football League, which initially ordered them to pay $4.7 billion over their Sunday Ticket game-broadcast package pricing, was overturned by a federal judge. The judge ruled that a Los Angeles jury improperly calculated the damages, dealing a blow to claims of the league’s anticompetitive conduct regarding its telecasting agreement. In the judgment issued by U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, he highlighted that while the evidence presented could suggest anticompetitive behavior by the NFL, the jury’s conclusion that subscribers had been overcharged did not align … Read more

Massachusetts Court Denies Contractor Insurance Claim in Landmark Property Damage Case

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Boston, MA — In a landmark decision, a Massachusetts intermediate appellate court ruled on Wednesday that a commercial insurer is not obligated to cover damages incurred by a contractor accused of constructing a defective residential property. This case marks a significant moment in legal battles over what constitutes “property damage” under construction contracts and insurance policies. The contractor, previously found liable for various structural and other deficiencies in a house he built, sought indemnification from his commercial insurance provider. The case pivoted on whether the insurance policy in question should cover the alleged construction faults. … Read more

Settlement Reached in Hurricane Sally Barge Damage Lawsuit Between U.S. Justice Department and Skanska Construction

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Pensacola, Fla. — Two barges which broke loose during the sonic assault of Hurricane Sally in 2020, causing extensive damages, became the subject of a federal lawsuit that concluded recently with a quiet settlement. The legal action, initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Skanska construction company, was resolved following fruitful mediation last month, culminating in the dismissal of the case by U.S. Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon. The Department of Justice initially sought $1.43 million in damages from Skanska for the alleged negligence incurred during the hurricane’s onslaught. The barges, integral to … Read more