Skyrocketing Jury Awards Reflect Growing Frustration Across America
New York — A sudden surge in substantial jury awards, commonly referred to as “nuclear verdicts,” reflects a growing undercurrent of frustration and anger among the American public. Over the past years, these verdicts, often exceeding $10 million, have become more prevalent in civil courtrooms across the country, signaling a possible shift in societal attitudes towards big corporations and institutions perceived as negligent or unethical. Legal analysts suggest that such verdicts could be symptomatic of a broader societal shift. As trust in various institutions wanes, juries may be using the power vested in them to … Read more