The phrase "dollar verdict" refers to the amount of money decided by a court that someone must pay as a result of a lawsuit. It represents the final financial penalty or compensation directed by the legal system. Full definition
The trial received significant statewide media attention and resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict for the client. (primerus.com)
The case involved the wrongful death of an elderly couple and resulted in a $ 2.9 million dollar verdict against the defendant bikini bar and the defendant drunk driver. (hepworthholzer.com)
Perhaps in dollars the verdict seems irrational, but other commentators see sense in the outcome, given the unique facts and circumstances of the case. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)