Damages

Artists Ordered to Pay $9 Million in Damages in Bored Ape Yacht Club Copyright Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, California – Artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen have suffered a setback in their legal battle against Yuga Labs, the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). Recently, a court filing dismissed their counterclaims in the ongoing copyright lawsuit, leaving them with a hefty financial burden. The court’s decision mandates Ripps and Cahen to pay nearly $9 million in damages, including legal and expert witness fees, along with disgorgement. The controversy began in May 2022 when Ripps and Cahen launched an unauthorized collection called Ryder Ripps BAYC (RR/BAYC), intentionally capitalizing on the popularity … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Appeals Court Overturns $365M Punitive Damages Against FedEx

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – In a recent ruling, an appeals court overturned a $365 million jury award of punitive damages against FedEx. The decision came after a trial in which FedEx was sued for allegedly overcharging customers through its fuel surcharge practices. The case, which dates back to 2006, accused FedEx of intentionally misleading customers about the application of its fuel surcharges. A jury had initially awarded the plaintiffs $5.5 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $365 million in punitive damages. However, the appeals court found that the punitive damages were excessive and violated FedEx’s … Read more

Jury Awards $205,000 in Damages to Man Arrested for Zombie-Themed COVID-19 Joke on Facebook

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FOREST HILL, LOUISIANA – Waylon Bailey, a resident of Forest Hill, Louisiana, was arrested in March 2020 for a Facebook post in which he made a zombie-themed joke about COVID-19. The arrest, carried out with a SWAT-style raid by sheriff’s deputies, provoked controversy and raised questions about free speech. However, a federal jury recently awarded Bailey $205,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, recognizing the harm inflicted by the unconstitutional arrest. Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the jury’s decision, stating that it vindicated his post as satire and highlighted the importance of protecting speech rights. The … Read more

Woman Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Damages After Fall at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium

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HOUSTON, TX – A San Antonio-area woman has been awarded nearly $3 million in damages by a Harris County jury after she sued Landry’s Inc. following an injury at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium. Glenda Lammert, who already had a disability, suffered multiple fractures in her left ankle after falling into a trench near a replica rowboat in a dark and crowded hallway at the aquarium in March 2018. The lawsuit, filed the following year, claims that Lammert continues to struggle with the injury and has experienced severe depression due to the resulting reduction in her quality … Read more