Overturns

Apple Triumphs in Patent Battle: Appeals Court Overturns $300 Million Ruling Due to Jury Missteps

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Washington, D.C. — Apple Inc. has successfully avoided a $300 million patent infringement judgment after a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A three-judge panel vacated both the infringement finding and the damages amount, citing issues with jury instructions and the format of the verdict, highlighting how procedural missteps can significantly alter multimillion-dollar outcomes. In 2020, a jury in Texas concluded that Apple had infringed on certain Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. SEPs are patents that must be licensed to any party wishing to comply with a relevant … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns $1 Million Jury Award in Walmart Injury Case, Questions Nominal Damages

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ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a $1 million jury award to a woman who alleged she suffered an injury while shopping at a Walmart in Conyers. The court concluded that the significant sum awarded did not align with established standards for nominal damages. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, the court directed lower courts to determine whether the jury’s decision in Bettie Leverette’s case should be annulled. Leverette had claimed that her injuries resulted from the negligence of Walmart employees, leading to diagnoses that included mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Woman’s $1 Million Damage Award Against Walmart

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court has recently overturned a woman’s $1 million damages claim against Walmart, a significant decision that underscores the complexities of personal injury lawsuits in the state. The ruling reflects the court’s ongoing scrutiny of claims related to retail establishments and their responsibilities. The case involved a woman who alleged that she sustained injuries after slipping and falling in a Walmart store. Initially, a lower court had awarded her a substantial sum, acknowledging her injuries and the store’s responsibility. However, upon appeal, the Supreme Court determined that the evidence submitted did … Read more

Apple Dodges $300 Million Legal Bullet as Appeals Court Overturns Patent Infringement Ruling Over Jury Errors

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Washington, D.C. — Apple has successfully challenged a $300 million patent infringement ruling, with a federal appeals court vacating both the infringement finding and damages awarded against the tech giant. This decision highlights the substantial consequences that can arise from procedural missteps in legal proceedings, particularly in high-stakes patent cases. In a 2020 ruling, a Texas jury concluded that Apple had violated several Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. These patents are crucial because they must be licensed on terms that are “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” (FRAND) to those wanting to adhere to the … Read more