Damages

Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Jury Award in Copyright Infringement Case, Orders New Damages Hearing for Internet Service Provider

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Richmond, Virginia – The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $1 billion jury award in a copyright infringement case against Cox Communications Inc., an internet service provider. However, the court affirmed Cox’s liability for repeated copyright infringement on its network. The decision came after the court found insufficient evidence to establish vicarious liability, which requires a causal link between the defendant’s financial interest and the copyright infringement. The case, Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications Inc., was remanded for a damages hearing as the jury award did not specify the amount between … Read more

Reckitt Benckiser Stock Plunges 15% as Jury Awards $60 Million in Damages Over Enfamil Baby Formula

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a UK consumer goods company, experienced a sharp decline in stock prices following a court ruling that awarded $60 million in damages to an Illinois woman. The jury determined that the company’s Enfamil baby formula played a role in the death of her premature baby. This case marks the first of its kind to proceed to trial in the United States. The verdict caused a 15% drop in Reckitt Benckiser Group’s stock, resulting in the company’s lowest level in a decade. This decline wiped out approximately £5.4 billion … Read more

Landmark Ruling: $200 Million Damages Awards Against Syntel Vacated in Trade Secret Case, Judge Rules

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NEW YORK, NY – In a significant legal development, a federal judge in New York City has overturned approximately $200 million in damages awarded to TriZetto, an affiliate of Cognizant, in a high-profile trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement case against Syntel. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, marks a major setback for TriZetto and highlights the complex nature of such legal disputes. The lawsuit, which accused Syntel of stealing trade secrets and infringing on TriZetto’s copyrights, had resulted in a substantial financial victory for TriZetto. However, the judge’s decision to vacate the damages awards has … Read more

Forest River Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against inTech Trailers, Awarded Millions in Damages

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ELKHART, Ind. – Forest River, Inc., the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles in North America, has emerged victorious in a trademark infringement lawsuit against inTech Trailers Inc. The jury’s unanimous verdict of willful infringement and the subsequent award of millions in damages reaffirms Forest River’s commitment to protecting its trademark rights. Forest River’s East To West brand, known for its DELLA TERRA travel trailers featuring a distinctive mountain design, has been a success in the market since its launch in 2018. However, in late 2020, inTech … Read more