Tag Archives: personal injury damages

Another big jury award bites the dust

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Naomi

Source: Courts Reverse Johnson’s Baby Powder Judgments for Nearly $500 Million – The New York Times I’ve written a bit about the iffy prospects for gigantic jury awards. And here’s another one–two, actually–and another reason for re-considering going to a … Continue reading →

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Bad laws in our nation ruled by law: Exxon v. Baker (Exxon didn’t have to pay big damages)

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Naomi

12. Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker (2008): Want to send a message to corporate wrongdoers? Don’t expect the Roberts Court to make it easy. Following the Exxon Valdez oil spill, one of the greatest environmental disasters of the time, and … Continue reading →

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People of Flint, MI sue the EPA

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Naomi

From 538’s Significant Digits: $700 million The EPA is being sued by residents and property owners of Flint, Michigan, who are asking for more than $700 million in damages related to the city’s crisis over lead in its water. [The … Continue reading →

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