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Texas Appeals Court Nullifies $750,000 Payout to Disabled Worker, Citing Key Legal Precedent

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has reversed a jury’s decision to award $750,000 to a permanently disabled worker, citing a key legal precedent that limits such claims. The 11th District Court of Appeals determined that Donald Bristow’s allegations against Sentry Insurance, which included bad faith practices, were not valid under the current interpretation of state law. The court’s ruling, issued on Wednesday, was influenced by a significant 2012 decision from the Texas Supreme Court in Ruttiger. The justices clarified that claims related to the Texas Insurance Code and the implied duty of good … Read more

Federal Judge Nullifies $4.7 Billion Ruling Against NFL in Sunday Ticket Pricing Lawsuit

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Los Angeles — A federal judge has nullified a massive $4.7 billion jury verdict against the NFL, connected to the league’s exclusive Sunday Ticket service. The judge declared that the evidence did not support the damages previously awarded by the jury to subscribers. The ruling by Judge Philip Gutierrez of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California intensely scrutinized the foundation of the June decision. The initial verdict came after it was concluded that the NFL, alongside DirecTV and network affiliates, had collaborated illegitimately to inflate the price of the Sunday Ticket … Read more

Judge Nullifies $3.8 Million Verdict in Gwinnett Business Dispute, Cites Uncertain Damages

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A significant legal ruling has emerged from Gwinnett County, where a judge has reversed a $3.8 million verdict originally awarded to Champion Instruments LLC, against co-owner Huiming Song. The initial verdict, which had also included $300,000 in punitive damages, was set aside due to the plaintiff’s failure to demonstrate damages with sufficient certainty. This legal turnaround occurred after Senior Judge John Doran granted Song’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Doran’s 30-page ruling highlighted the lack of evidence presented by Champion Instruments to substantiate their claimed losses, impacting both compensatory and punitive … Read more

Court Sides with AstraZeneca, Nullifies Pfizer’s $107.5 Million Patent Victory

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Washington, D.C. — A federal appeals court has overturned a previous jury verdict that awarded Pfizer $107.5 million, ruling in favor of AstraZeneca in a high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit. The decision marks a significant win for the British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant in the competitive pharmaceutical landscape. The case centered on Pfizer’s claims that AstraZeneca had infringed upon its patents related to a blockbuster medication. Pfizer, headquartered in New York City, had successfully convinced a jury of the infringement, securing a hefty sum as compensation for damages. However, the appellate court found substantial issues in the initial … Read more