8th Circuit Court Slashes $5M Jury Award Down to Under $1M Due to Statute of Limitations

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a significant legal setback, a plaintiff’s $5 million jury award was drastically reduced to less than $1 million due to the statute of limitations, according to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The case involved James Kellar, who pursued legal action against a financial advisory firm for failing to properly manage his retirement funds, ultimately leading to significant losses. Originally, the jury awarded Kellar $5 million in damages after finding the firm liable. However, this victory was short-lived as the appeals court reviewed the … Read more

Jay-Z’s Legal Team Argues Statute of Limitations in Response to Sexual Assault Claim

NEW YORK — Legal representatives for Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter challenged recent allegations made against the rapper and entrepreneur, arguing that the accusations are barred by the statute of limitations. According to court documents, a woman identified only as Jane Doe claims she was sexually assaulted by Jay-Z in the early 2000s. The case underscores ongoing concerns and legal debates surrounding time limitations in cases of sexual violence. Jane Doe alleges the incident took place in 1996, but her attorney contends that the changing landscape of legal redresses for survivors of sexual assault should allow her … Read more

Judge Cuts Abuse Survivor’s Award from $38 Million to $475,000, Citing Legal Limitations Despite Jury’s High Verdict

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — In a recent legal decision that has sparked renewed discussion about statutory caps on damages, a New Hampshire Superior Court judge was compelled to drastically reduce a jury’s $38 million award to a mere $475,000 in a case involving severe abuse at the Youth Development Center (YDC). The reduction follows state law limitations, despite the judge’s acknowledgment of a potential miscarriage of justice. David Meehan, a former ward of the state, had previously testified that he was raped hundreds of times by several staffers over the four years he was held at … Read more

Fracking Worker Injured in Colorado Explosion Wins $30 Million Lawsuit, But Only Receives Half Due to State Caps – Advocates Call for Removal of Limitations on Jury Awards

Greeley, Colorado – A man who suffered severe injuries while working at a fracking site in northern Colorado has been awarded $30 million in a federal court case. However, due to state laws that place limits on jury awards, the man will only receive about half of that amount. This case has brought attention to the issue of caps on damages in Colorado, with a group called Coloradans for Accountability advocating for the elimination of these limits through a measure on the ballot this November. Steve Straughen, the injured worker, is just one of many … Read more