Punitive

Georgia Court Overturns $65 Million Punitive Damages in Fraud Case, Sparks Debate on Limits of State Law

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ATLANTA — A recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a significant punitive damages award of $65 million that a Fulton County Superior Court jury had previously granted in a fraud case. This ruling raises important questions about the scope of punitive damages under state law. The appellate court determined that the jury’s decision was “grossly excessive” and violated the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This finding pleased the appellant’s legal counsel, who expressed their gratitude for the court’s attention to the constitutional implications surrounding punitive damages. However, amid their … Read more

NSO Group Fights Back: Seeks New Trial Over Court’s Record $168 Million Punitive Damages in Spyware Case

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San Francisco, California — A U.S. jury has awarded nearly $168 million in punitive damages against NSO Group Technologies, a decision that the company describes as excessively punitive and will seek to overturn. The punitive damages awarded in relation to the controversial "Pegasus" spyware far exceed the compensatory damages by a staggering 376 times, which NSO argues necessitates a new trial. NSO contends that the jury’s decision is not only unjust but also reflects a broader animosity toward the firm, rather than being based solely on the specific conduct warranting punitive damages. The company asserts … Read more

Columbus Jury Delivers Shocking $2.5 Billion Punitive Verdict Against Ford in Landmark Lawsuit

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Columbus, Georgia – A jury has ordered Ford Motor Company to pay $2.5 billion in punitive damages in a case that highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the safety of its vehicles. The verdict, delivered on Friday, marks a significant phase in the legal battle stemming from allegations related to a deadly accident involving a Ford F-150 truck. The lawsuit originated after a tragic accident in 2014 claimed the life of a Georgia woman. Her family accused Ford of negligence, claiming that the company’s truck design was inherently unsafe, particularly in its fuel tank placement, which … Read more

Juror Insights Shed Light on Controversial Verdict in Ethylene Oxide Case, Mistrial Declared for Punitive Damages

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Covington, Georgia — A jury has awarded a total of $70 million in damages to a plaintiff in a substantial case involving allegations of cancer linked to ethylene oxide exposure from a local sterilization facility. The decision includes $20 million in compensatory damages as well as an additional $50 million aimed at punishing the companies involved. Despite the financial award, the jury faced challenges determining whether the companies had intended to cause harm. Joy Buffington, a juror, expressed that the group struggled with this aspect of the case and ultimately reached a decision that did … Read more