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The Gross Disproportionality Exception to Construction Damages

Can Compensation Be Awarded in Place of an Unclaimed Relief? Supreme Court Clarifies

Relief not sought cannot be imposed as compensation, says the Supreme Court, reaffirming the importance of pleadings and consent.

Compensatory cap’s removal tilts risk scales in claimants' favour

Kerry Norval warns a change to the law could have unintended consequences

When The Sheriff Doesn’t Recover Your Property: Understanding Amercement

Hurt Through No Fault of Your Own: How South Carolina Personal Injury Law Protects Your Right to Recovery

When an accident leaves someone with serious injuries, the immediate focus is on medical treatment ... Read more

Pain, Suffering, and the Downfall of Damage Caps

There might not be words to describe your pain and suffering, but according to some state legislatures, there is a number. Damage caps tell plaintiffs how much their pain is worth...

Eleventh Circuit Confirms Waiver of Damages Cap in Title VII Case

Daubert Standard-Damages Cap

Walter McGuinness died after falling down the basement stairs in his home shortly after painters employed by Treider Industries removed the stairway handrail while performing inter...

Damages – Fees awarded to party after prevailing on appeal

Where a party prevailed on appeal, it was awarded attorney’s fees. However the fee award was reduced for multiple reasons. Background Timothy G. Clemente seeks $180,240 in attorney...

A Costly Discovery Misstep: Untimely Damages Evidence Excluded

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court’s exclusion of damages evidence under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(c)(1) and the resulting grant of s...

Compensation For Death In Car Accident: What You Need To Know

There are two types of compensation for death in a car accident in Michigan. First, the deceased’s dependents may recover survivor’s loss benefits under Michigan’s auto No-Fault in...

Understanding the Economic Loss Doctrine in New Jersey Civil Litigation

The economic loss doctrine is one of the most important and frequently misunderstood doctrines in New Jersey civil litigation. Although it arises in a wide variety of contexts, the...

€213m paid out in personal injuries compensation last year

Highest award was €908,000 and related to a serious road traffic incident

No Cap! Employer Size Must be Placed at Issue for Damages Caps Under Title VII to Apply

The Unjust Enrichment Option: A Trade Secret Plaintiff’s Choice of Remedy

A willing licensor does not forfeit unjust enrichment damages. Versata v. Ford on the trade secret plaintiff's choice of remedy. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

The Case For Using Final-Offer Damages Forms In IP Suits

Recent Federal Circuit decisions, such as Ollnova v. Ecobee, that scrutinize verdict forms in patent infringement disputes potentially render the final-offer damages selection proc...

Compensating Victims of Deep Fake Fraud- Global Responses

Understanding Economic and Non-Economic Damages After a Serious Injury

A serious injury can cause long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges for a patient and their family. They may need to undergo additional surgeries or procedures, as w...

Signs You May Have a Strong Compensation Claim After an Injury

— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. Not every accident automatically gives rise to a successful legal claim, but many inj...

How to Estimate Your Compensation Before Speaking to Anyone

One can be tempted to use some compensation calculators online or make estimations after an accident. Before contacting anyone about their claim, many people would like to have an...

Prisoner wins damages after Corrections wrongly withheld information

The Human Rights Review Tribunal ordered the department to pay $5000 in damages after finding it had no proper basis to withhold information from the inmate, Ashor Gorgus.

How Does Comparative Negligence Work in Car Accident Claims?

After a car accident, one of the biggest fears people face is whether they’ll receive enough compensation to cover hospital bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and other unexpected...

$1.8M Is Not Too Much for a Broken Pinky, Georgia Court of Appeals Rules

In plaintiff-appellee counsel Max Thelen's view, the development "reiterates Georgia law that pain and suffering damages are entrusted to the jury's determination, and such an awar...

Breach of Contract Due to COVID-19: Equitable Remedies for Goods and Services Lost

Breach of Contract Due to COVID-19: Equitable Remedies for Goods and Services Lostby Jennifer Roberts