Damages

Judy Huth Awarded Landmark Damages in Bill Cosby Case: A Turning Point for Survivors and Accountability

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Los Angeles, California – In a groundbreaking decision that reverberates throughout the entertainment industry, Judy Huth has been awarded $500,000 in damages, marking a significant moment in the ongoing accusations against Bill Cosby. Huth’s testimony, which detailed a coerced sexual act at the Playboy Mansion when she was just 16, has led to a jury ruling in her favor, shedding light on the lasting impact of Cosby’s actions on his victims. During the trial, Huth bravely shared the disturbing details of her encounter with Cosby when she was a minor. Her vivid account of the … Read more

Colorado Attorneys Advocate for Removing Caps on Pain and Suffering Damages to Support Victims of Life-Altering Injuries

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Denver, Colorado – Attorneys and healthcare professionals in Colorado are engaged in a heated debate over whether to remove caps on pain and suffering damages in the state. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent case involving Steve Straughen, who was severely injured while working at a fracking site in Northern Colorado in 2019. Despite winning a $30 million jury award, Straughen will only receive about half of the amount due to the existing limits on non-economic damages. Kurt Zaner, Straughen’s attorney, argues that removing these caps is essential to ensure that individuals … Read more

Oregon Supreme Court Overturns $10 Million Punitive Damages Award in Landlord Negligence Case

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In a groundbreaking premises liability case, a tenant at an apartment complex in Portland, Oregon alleged that he suffered a serious knee injury when a concrete walkway collapsed beneath him. The tenant, seeking damages for the physical and emotional harm he endured, sued the landlord for negligence. The case, known as Trebelhorn v. Prime Wimbledon SPE, LLC, reached the Oregon Supreme Court, resulting in a significant ruling that could impact similar cases in the future. The tenant, who underwent surgery for a meniscal tear caused by the incident, demanded $45,000 for economic … Read more

Denver Jury Awards Construction Design Firm Aecom $5.25 Million in Damages for Unpaid Highway Design Services

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Denver, Colorado – A Denver federal jury has awarded construction design firm Aecom a substantial sum of $5.25 million in damages. The jury found that a subcontractor had failed to pay for design services for a highway expansion project in Colorado. The verdict represents a significant win for Aecom, as it sought rightful compensation for its work. The dispute arose from the subcontractor’s refusal to fulfill its financial obligations to Aecom. The construction design firm had provided valuable design services for the highway expansion project, but the subcontractor failed to compensate them accordingly. Aecom took … Read more