Judgment

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.8 Billion Judgment for ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Violations, Could Face Up to $14 Billion in Damages

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LOS ANGELES — In a landmark ruling, a federal jury in Los Angeles has mandated the National Football League to compensate nearly $4.8 billion for breaches of antitrust laws connected to its exclusive “Sunday Ticket” broadcasting package. The conclusion of this high-profile case could have wide-ranging implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust regulations in the United States. The decision was made public on Thursday following deliberations that lasted under a day at the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California. The court case saw testimonies from notable figures including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Face Hurdles in Securing Bond to Challenge $464 Million Fraud Case Judgment

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are facing difficulties in securing a bond to pause a judge’s ruling in a New York civil fraud case. They have filed a request with an appeals court to stay the judgment while Trump challenges it. The judgment, totaling $464 million with accrued interest, was deemed “grossly disproportional” by Trump’s legal team. They argue that the bond requirement, which would approach $1 billion, is unprecedented and unlikely to be fulfilled by any bonding company. According to the lawyers representing Trump, very few bonding companies would consider … Read more

Former President Trump’s $92 Million Bond Accepted by Judge as He Appeals $83 Million E Jean Carroll Judgment

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s bond money, which amounts to nearly $100 million, has been accepted by a federal judge as he prepares to appeal his defamation case ruling. Last week, Trump posted a $92 million bond in response to the verdict in his New York defamation case earlier this year. The bond, approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, serves as a guarantee that Trump will pay out if his appeal fails to overturn the verdict. Trump is appealing the January decision to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of … Read more