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Jury Awards $4.8 Million to Woman Injured in Los Angeles Car Accident, Signaling Triumph for Personal Injury Justice System

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles jury made a groundbreaking decision on March 4, 2024, awarding a substantial $4.8 million to a woman who suffered severe injuries in a car accident in Lancaster. This case sheds light on the crucial role that juries play in personal injury lawsuits, highlighting their ability to accurately assess the impact of an accident and provide fair compensation. The plaintiff sustained significant lower back injuries in the collision, which occurred in 2020 and had a profound impact on her physical well-being and professional life. The sequence of events leading … Read more

Federal Judge Orders New Trial as Samsung’s $67.5 Million Patent Infringement Award Overturned Due to Possible Jury Confusion

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Marshall, Texas – A federal judge has ordered a new damages trial in the patent infringement case between Samsung Electronics Co. and G+ Communications LLC. The $67.5 million award previously granted to G+ Communications was wiped out due to possible jury confusion during deliberations, according to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. The January verdict, which found Samsung guilty of infringing on 5G smartphone technology, has been deemed unreliable. The companies involved failed to properly educate the jury on the distinction between running and lump sum royalties, leading to potential misunderstanding. This ruling has significant implications for both … Read more

Lawyers Slam Trump’s Attempt to Evade $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll have urged a judge to reject former President Donald Trump’s attempt to avoid paying the required security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award. They argue that Trump’s promise to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, is unreliable and holds no legal weight. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers stated that Trump’s argument for relief essentially boils down to a plea of “trust me.” They claim that Trump’s promises lack substance and accountability. The … Read more

Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more