Damages

Columnist’s Lawyer Urges Judge to Curb Trump’s Potential Chaos in Damages Trial

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NEW YORK – The lawyer representing a columnist who was awarded $5 million in a jury case against former President Donald Trump is urging the judge to take strong measures to prevent chaos during the upcoming trial. Attorney Roberta Kaplan wrote a letter to the judge expressing concerns that Trump’s appearance at the trial could lead to disruptive behavior. Trump has stated that he plans to attend the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider whether columnist E. Jean Carroll should be awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more

Uncovering a Real Estate Scandal: Jury Holds Realtors Accountable, Awards Record $1.78 Billion in Damages

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A jury in Manhattan, New York has found realtors liable for inflating commissions and has awarded $1.78 billion in damages. The decision came after a lengthy trial that assessed the actions of real estate brokers who allegedly conspired to fix prices and artificially inflate commissions in the housing market. The trial revealed evidence of widespread collusion among realtors, leading to higher costs for home buyers and sellers. The jury concluded that the real estate brokers violated antitrust laws and engaged in a scheme to manipulate the market for their own financial gain. The case initially … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $26.2 Million in Punitive Damages to Man Injured in Reckless Truck Crash

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded $26.2 million to a man injured in a truck crash, with $25 million of that amount being punitive damages. This significant verdict comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to establish a fixed rule limiting the ratio of punitive and compensatory damages. The plaintiff’s lawyers at Morgan & Morgan declined a settlement offer of $1.46 million from the defendants. The case involved Patrick Clemmons, who claimed that he suffered neck and back injuries, as well as a concussion, when his semi-truck was rear-ended by a … Read more