Damages

Groundbreaking Verdict: Delaware Jury Grants Natera $96.3m in Damages for Pioneering Kidney Transplant Tests

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Wilmington, Delaware – A Delaware jury has awarded Natera $96.3 million in damages in a lawsuit concerning kidney transplant tests. The jury’s decision came after a dispute over the alleged theft of the intellectual property from Natera by CoGenesys, a former business partner. This ruling represents a significant victory for Natera, a global leader in genetic testing and diagnostics. The jury found CoGenesys liable for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and fraud. According to the evidence presented during the trial, CoGenesys unlawfully obtained Natera’s proprietary technology and used it to develop their own … Read more

Unforeseen Consequences: Trump’s Defamation Damages Soar, Jury Shaken

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — While examining the case of former President Donald Trump’s defamation damages, legal expert Adam Winkler showcased the considerable increase in these costs. This comes as Trump faced several defamation lawsuits during his time in office. Winkler’s analysis sheds light on the potential consequences of Trump’s contentious rhetoric. According to Winkler, these damages soared due to the jury’s dismissal of Trump’s claims. He argued that Trump’s brash and often controversial statements were detrimental to his position in these lawsuits. Winkler highlights that the juries “didn’t like” Trump’s remarks, leading to substantial financial … Read more

What’s Next After Donald Trump is Ordered to Pay $88.3 Million in Defamation Damages?

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Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $88.3 million in defamation damages. The ruling came as a result of a lawsuit filed against Trump by a company that he had disparaged during his presidency. What happens next in this high-stakes legal battle? The controversy stems from Trump’s comments about the company back in 2018. He publicly accused them of engaging in fraudulent activities, damaging their reputation and causing financial harm. The company, whose name cannot be mentioned due to legal reasons, decided to take legal action against Trump, arguing that … Read more

Federal Court Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Damages for Donald Trump’s Defamatory Comments, Setting Historic Precedent

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New York – A federal court jury in New York awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamatory comments made by former President Donald Trump. These comments, made in 2019, attacked her character and subsequently led to years of threats and harassment from Trump’s supporters. The majority of the award, $65 million, came in the form of punitive damages after jurors determined that Trump acted maliciously and recklessly towards Carroll following her accusation of sexual assault against him in the 1990s. An additional $18.3 million was awarded to her as compensatory damages. This … Read more