Verdict

Missouri Jury Awards Massive $1.56 Billion Verdict in Roundup Cancer Case Against Bayer

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COLUMBIA, Missouri — A Missouri jury has ordered pharmaceutical company Bayer to pay a total of $1.56 billion in damages to three individuals who alleged that their cancer was caused by the weed killer Roundup. The plaintiffs, Daniel Anderson of California, Jimmy Draeger of Missouri, and Valorie Gunther of New York, all used Roundup to combat weeds on their properties and later developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which they claimed was a result of their use of the herbicide. The jury’s decision included $500 million in punitive damages and between $5.6 million and $38 million in compensatory … Read more

Largest Ever Jury Verdict in Copyright Infringement Case Shakes Pacifica

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LOS ANGELES, California – In a landmark copyright infringement case, a California jury has awarded a photographer a record-breaking verdict. The photographer’s lawyer claims that it is the largest maximum statutory damages verdict for photography infringement in the history of the United States. The jury awarded $150,000 in statutory damages for each of the 43 infringed images, resulting in a total of $6.3 million. The lawsuit was filed by Scott Hargis, an architectural photographer, against Pacifica Senior Living Management LLC in September 2022. Hargis accused Pacifica of using his photographs without permission to advertise and … Read more

Philadelphia Surgeon Wins $15 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Gender Bias

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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal jury has decided to award $15 million to a surgeon who alleged that Thomas Jefferson University Hospital showcased biased behavior against men during their investigation into accusations of sexual assault against a medical resident. The jury’s decision aims to address concerns of anti-male bias within the healthcare industry. The surgeon filed a lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, claiming that the hospital mishandled the investigation into the alleged sexual assault. The surgeon argued that the hospital’s actions were driven by bias, leading to a flawed investigation process. The jury’s ruling … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: Amazon Slapped with $46.7M Penalty for Unfulfilled Voice Technology Promises with Alexa and Echo

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Portland, Oregon – In a recent jury verdict, online retail giant Amazon has been ordered to pay a staggering $46.7 million in relation to a lawsuit surrounding its Alexa and Echo voice technologies. The verdict was reached after a trial held in Cumberland County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a home security company called Alarm.com, which alleged that Amazon had violated its patents with the development and use of Alexa and Echo devices. Alarm.com claimed that Amazon’s voice-activated technologies infringe upon their patents relating to remote home security systems. Following the trial, the … Read more