State Legislation Bars Phantom Damages Tactics Against Uber and Lyft
State laws increasingly restrict fraudulent injury claims in rideshare accidents, but riders with real injuries often face skepticism and delays.
Category Damages
Damages Award Upheld in Employment Contract Dispute Appeal Case
Appellate courts rarely overturn damages awards in employment disputes when evidence supports the calculation and proper legal standards were applied.
Commvault Shareholders: $100K+ Damages Available in Securities Fraud Class Action
Commvault shareholders who suffered losses during the company's stock collapse may recover six figures or more through a securities fraud class action now accepting new members.
T.I. and Tiny Harris Denied Punitive Damages Award in Doll Company Case
Denied punitive damages even after proving a doll company's unauthorized use of their likenesses, T.I. and Tiny Harris's case reveals why courts rarely award punishment in IP disputes.
T.I. and Tiny Harris Lose Punitive Damages Case Against Toy Company MGA
Celebrity lawsuit against toy company ends without punitive damages award, highlighting the high bar courts set for punishment damages in civil cases.
Guest seeks damages from Denver hotel following bat injury incident
A guest injured by a bat at a hotel can recover medical costs, treatment, and damages for pain and suffering if the hotel failed to maintain safe premises.
Florida Supreme Court Expands What’s Required For Punitive Damages Liability Claims
Florida's highest court has tightened what plaintiffs must prove to hold defendants liable for punitive damages in civil cases.
Teachers Awarded $2.1 Million Damages Payout After School Trip Bus Crash
A $2.1 million settlement shows how school bus crashes expose districts and operators to major liability when injuries to supervising teachers are proven.
South Korea Court Case: Major Damages Award in High-Profile Legal Dispute
South Korea's courts award substantial damages in high-profile disputes, though collection and enforcement present ongoing challenges for plaintiffs.
Average Settlement for Dental Nerve Damage
The average settlement for dental nerve damage ranges from $50,000 to $150,000 in typical cases, though settlements can reach $300,000 or higher when...