Verdict

Austin Jury Hands Down $9.2 Million Verdict to Katana in Landmark Patent Dispute

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AUSTIN, Texas — A jury has awarded Katana, a Texas-based technology company, $9.2 million in a patent infringement case, marking a significant victory for the firm. The case revolved around allegations that a competitor unlawfully used its patented technology, a claim that sparked a legal battle in the federal court. The trial, which drew considerable attention, required jurors to examine the details of Katana’s patented innovations. The jury’s decision underscores the importance of intellectual property rights in the fast-evolving tech industry, where companies invest heavily in research and development. Katana’s victory represents not just a … Read more

$23.6 Million Verdict Delivered in High-Profile Case of Mountain View Tutor’s Mysterious Disappearance

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San Jose, California — A jury awarded $23.6 million to the parents of Alice Ku, a Mountain View tutor who was allegedly killed by her husband during a trip to Taiwan. The verdict was rendered on Friday after a two-week trial that focused on the circumstances surrounding Ku’s disappearance in November 2019 while visiting Taroko National Park. Harald Herchen, 66, listened stoically as the verdict was read, igniting an emotional response from Ku’s grieving family in the courtroom. “I’m just overcome with emotions. I’m glad that after five and a half years, justice is finally … Read more

California Jury Delivers $23 Million Verdict in Mysterious Disappearance Case of Mountain View Woman in Taiwan

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San Jose, California — A jury in Santa Clara County has awarded more than $23 million to the family of a Mountain View woman who vanished in Taiwan, following a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband, who is sought by authorities in Taiwan. The case centers on Alice Ku, who disappeared in 2019 while visiting Taroko National Park with her husband, Harald Herchen, 66. Her parents, Weichiao Ku and Pi-Lien Kuo, initiated the lawsuit alleging that Herchen attempted to obscure the truth of his involvement in their daughter’s death. Evidence presented in court suggested that … Read more

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Appeals $1.125 Million Wrongful Termination Verdict, Seeks Trial Do-Over

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — After a jury awarded Dr. Misty Blanchette Porter $1.125 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), the medical center is seeking another opportunity to contest the ruling. The verdict followed a lengthy trial that took place over 14 days this spring. DHMC, along with its parent organization Dartmouth Health, has formally requested that U.S. District Judge Kevin J. Doyle either modify the judgment or grant a new trial. The jury’s decision came after deliberating for over 20 hours. Dr. Porter claimed she was unlawfully dismissed in 2017 … Read more