Verdict

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 Upholds $28 Million Verdict and Approves Additional Interest in Kansas City Life Insurance Breach of Contract Case

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Kansas City, MO – In a landmark ruling, the Western District Court of Appeals has confirmed that prejudgment interest should be tacked onto a $28 million jury verdict in a class action lawsuit against Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCL). The decision, issued on September 24, overturns an earlier denial of the prejudgment interest and underscores a breach of contract concerning the insurer’s method of calculating policy cash values. The litigation initiated by David B. Karr, representing over 8,000 policyholders, stems from allegations that KCL improperly deducted from the accounts’ monthly cash value under the … Read more

Jury Delivers $300 Million Verdict in Favor of Women Claiming Abuse at New Kent Children’s Hospital

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New Kent, VA — In a landmark decision, a Virginia court has awarded $300 million in damages to a group of former patients who brought claims of abuse at a New Kent children’s hospital. The jury reached its verdict after a prolonged legal battle detailing numerous allegations of mistreatment at the facility primarily tasked with the care of young, vulnerable patients. The lawsuit, filed by eight women, claimed systemic abuse during their stay at the hospital, where they were admitted for various mental health and behavioral disorders during their childhoods. Their testimony painted a harrowing … Read more

Missouri Court Upholds $28 Million Verdict Against Kansas City Life Insurance, Orders Additional Prejudgment Interest

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a significant ruling, a Missouri appellate court has affirmed a $28 million jury award in a class-action lawsuit involving Kansas City Life Insurance Co. The case centers on disputes over the way universal life insurance policies’ values were calculated, potentially affecting numerous policyholders. Additionally, the court has remanded the matter back to trial court to address the issue of prejudgment interest, which could substantially increase the compensation owed to affected class members. The appellate court’s decision stems from a lawsuit titled Karr v. Kansas City Life Insurance Co., where plaintiffs … Read more