Damages

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Accountable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $240 Million in Damages

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MIAMI — A federal jury has determined that Tesla is partially liable for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims’ families. The ruling highlights significant concerns about the safety of autonomous driving systems, as the automaker prepares to launch a driverless taxi service across several U.S. cities. The jury found that while the driver admitted to being distracted by his cellphone at the time of the incident, Tesla’s technology also played a critical role in the crash. The decision marks a notable outcome in a case … Read more

Jury Slaps Gawker Media with $25 Million in Punitive Damages, Reinforcing the Consequences of Privacy Violations

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A jury has awarded a total of $25 million in punitive damages against Gawker Media and its owner, following a previous judgment of $115 million related to the publication of a private sex tape featuring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The jury announced its decision on Monday, reiterating its stance against the media company for what it deemed reckless behavior. The punitive damages breakdown includes $15 million directed at Gawker Media and $10 million for its owner. This hefty award underscores the jury’s intent to impose severe … Read more

Real Estate Mogul Hisham Talaat Moustafa Prevails in London Court, Waving Off Kickboxer’s Bill for Emotional Damages Tied to Pop Star’s Murder

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LONDON, United Kingdom — Hisham Talaat Moustafa, a prominent Egyptian real estate mogul, successfully defended against a lawsuit in London, where a former kickboxing champion accused him of orchestrating the murder of a Lebanese pop star in 2008. The ruling marks a significant moment in a case that has drawn considerable public interest due to its high-profile nature and complex legal background. Talaat Moustafa, who leads the Talaat Moustafa Group, was previously convicted in Egypt for his role in the murder of Suzanne Tamim, who was 30 at the time of her death. The incident … Read more

"Federal Judge Slashes T.I. and Tiny’s $53.6M Award in Doll Infringement Case, But Upholds $17.8M Damages Against MGA Entertainment"

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge has overturned a jury’s punitive damages decision that originally awarded hip-hop artists T.I. and Tiny Harris $53.6 million in their legal battle against MGA Entertainment, the maker of L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The judge’s ruling did not nullify the jury’s earlier finding that MGA must pay $17.8 million for trade dress infringement and likeness misappropriation related to 15 dolls depicting the OMG Girlz, a group fronted by the Harris’s daughter, Zonnique Pullins. Senior U.S. District Judge James V. Selna stated there was insufficient evidence to suggest MGA acted with … Read more