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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

"Second Circuit Upholds $83.3 Million Verdict for E. Jean Carroll in Landmark Defamation Case Against Trump"

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NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Donald Trump garnered renewed attention after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s substantial verdict against the former president. Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s attorney, expressed elation over the decision, noting the journey to this point has been arduous but rewarding. Kaplan stated that the ruling reaffirmed a jury’s determination that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996. It emphasized that Carroll did not fabricate her claims and that Trump had knowingly made false statements about her motives in the case, which has drawn significant public interest. … Read more

Appeals Court Confirms $83 Million Verdict for Carroll in Landmark Case Against Trump

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New York — A federal appeals court has affirmed the $83 million jury award granted to E. Jean Carroll in her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The ruling marks a significant moment in the legal battles stemming from Carroll’s allegations that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s finding that Trump defamed Carroll when he denied her claims and publicly disparaged her character. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, originally filed the lawsuit after Trump called her accusations “a complete con job” … Read more

Zillow Removes 47,000 Images Amidst Landmark CoStar Lawsuit Over Copyright Issues

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Zillow, based in Seattle, has removed approximately 47,000 photos from its real estate listings amid an ongoing legal dispute that raises critical questions about copyright law. The removal comes as Zillow faces a lawsuit from CoStar Group, which accuses the online real estate marketplace of unlawfully using its property photographs without permission. The lawsuit centers around claims that Zillow utilized CoStar’s images to enhance its listings, a practice CoStar argues violates copyright laws. The removal of these photos suggests Zillow is taking a cautious approach while the case unfolds in court, reflecting the increasing scrutiny … Read more