Judgment

Legal Showdown: 23XI Racing Moves for Judgment in NASCAR Antitrust Battle

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Recent courtroom activity has marked a significant week in the ongoing antitrust case involving 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR. Tensions have risen between the racing teams and the governing body over allegations of collusion. On September 10, a filing from 23XI Racing suggested that they may pursue a summary judgment aimed at dismissing NASCAR’s counterclaim. That counterclaim asserts that various teams conspired to negotiate more favorable terms for charter agreements. Legal maneuvers like this often signify a desire to expedite the resolution of disputes without the need for an extended … Read more

Trump’s Defamation Appeal Fails: $83.3 Million Judgment Against Him in E. Jean Carroll Case Stands

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NEW YORK — A federal court has denied former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a substantial defamation judgment related to his comments about E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused him of sexual assault. The ruling confirmed the jury’s decision that Trump must pay $83.3 million for defaming Carroll, marking a significant moment in this high-profile legal battle. The legal proceedings stemmed from Carroll’s allegations against Trump that date back to the 1990s. Carroll claimed that Trump raped her in a department store. After she went public with her story, Trump dismissed her claims, … Read more

Court Upholds $126 Million Judgment Against Trump for Defamation: A Landmark Ruling in Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a jury’s decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling stems from Trump’s social media attacks and public statements made after Carroll accused him of sexual assault. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s challenge to the defamation award. The court described the damages as “fair and reasonable” and noted the jury’s assessment of Trump’s actions as “remarkably high” in terms of their egregious nature. In their ruling, the three-judge panel referenced the numerous death … Read more

Tesla Faces $243 Million Judgment in Deadly Autopilot Incident as Company Plans to Fight Verdict

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SAN FRANCISCO — A jury has ordered Tesla Inc. to pay $243 million to the family of a man who died in a crash involving the company’s Autopilot feature. This landmark verdict has reignited discussions about the safety of automated driving technologies and their legal implications. The case centers on the 2019 accident that resulted in the death of Walter Huang, a 38-year-old software engineer. His Tesla Model X was operating on Autopilot when it crashed into a highway barrier in California. The jury concluded that Tesla was liable for not only the fatal incident … Read more