Damages

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns $1 Million Jury Award in Walmart Injury Case, Questions Nominal Damages

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ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a $1 million jury award to a woman who alleged she suffered an injury while shopping at a Walmart in Conyers. The court concluded that the significant sum awarded did not align with established standards for nominal damages. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, the court directed lower courts to determine whether the jury’s decision in Bettie Leverette’s case should be annulled. Leverette had claimed that her injuries resulted from the negligence of Walmart employees, leading to diagnoses that included mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion … Read more

Connecticut Court Rules Against Johnny Winter’s Former Managers in Estate Dispute, Awards $226K in Damages

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A Connecticut judge has resolved a contentious dispute regarding the estate of famous blues guitarist Johnny Winter. The ruling, which occurred after a lengthy legal battle, mandates that Winter’s former managers, Paul and Marion Nelson, compensate $226,000 for unauthorized payments made after the musician’s passing in 2014. The court also dismissed the Nelsons’ claims to ownership of Winter’s music rights. The legal conflict began in 2020 when relatives of Winter’s deceased wife, Susan, filed a lawsuit against the Nelsons. They accused the managers of misappropriating over $1 million from Winter’s music business. In their countersuit, … Read more

Toyota Seeks $361 Million in Damages Following Catastrophic Floods in South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa — Toyota has initiated legal action seeking $361 million in damages caused by severe flooding earlier this year in South Africa. The automotive giant alleges that the floods resulted in extensive damage to its manufacturing facilities and distribution operations. The flood event, which struck in April, affected several regions, leading to significant disruptions across multiple sectors. Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, impacting infrastructure and local businesses, with Toyota being one of the hardest-hit companies in the area. According to court documents, the company is contending that the flooding was exacerbated by … Read more

Jury Rules Against MyPillow’s Mike Lindell in Defamation Case, Orders $2.3 Million Damages for Dominion Executive

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A federal jury in Denver has concluded that businessman Mike Lindell defamed Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems, ordering Lindell to pay approximately $2.3 million in damages. The jury’s decision falls significantly short of the $62.7 million sought by Coomer, chiefly because it dismissed several claims that Lindell and his companies, MyPillow and FrankSpeech, were accountable for comments made by third parties on platforms he oversaw. Coomer’s attorney, Charles Caine, expressed relief over the verdict, highlighting the toll the situation has taken on his client’s life. “Coomer has been through a lot … Read more