Sentences with phrase «punitive damages against»

It found that this element was lacking as to Weichert, but allowed consideration of punitive damages against Builder and Ellen.

Additionally, the trial court assessed punitive damages against the Broker and awarded the Buyer attorney fees, as permitted for violations of the Consumer Protection Act.

Additionally, the trial court assessed punitive damages against the Broker and awarded the Buyer attorney fees, as permitted for violations of the Act which the jury found the Broker had violated.

However, on that point, the only decision with which Associate Chief Justice Alexandra Hoy parted company with Justices Laskin and Tulloch was the award of punitive damages against Wal - Mart.

The case of Boucher v. Wal - Mart Canada Corp., 2014 ONCA 419 (CanLII) concerned an appeal by Wal - Mart of the much - celebrated jury award of $ 1,000,000 in punitive damages against the retailer.

When a person is injured by a drunk driver, the injured party may pursue punitive damages against that driver.

In deciding that the award of punitive damages against Wal - Mart should be reduced, however, Justice Laskin wrote:

Although the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the award of punitive damages against RBC it rejected the trial judge's conclusion that «courts are entitled to expect honest behaviour from the major chartered banks».

Provided coverage advice to an international insurance company in a matter where a Missouri jury awarded $ 355 million in compensatory damages and $ 35.5 million in punitive damages against a financial institution for a trust that was intended to fund «pre-need» funeral policies that would cover all future funeral - related needs.

The jury also assessed $ 1.5 million in punitive damages against the theme park.

Representation of city in post-judgment motions and appeal of whistle blower case where the jury awarded Plaintiffs $ 27 million in actual and punitive damages against three Defendants who allegedly retaliated against Plaintiffs for exercising their First Amendment rights and whistle blowing.

Representation of a major international insurer in a Massachusetts statutory bad faith action in which the injured plaintiffs sought more than $ 40 million in compensatory and punitive damages against our client (primary insurer on business auto policy) for its alleged failure to promptly settle a catastrophic personal injury claim.

$ 750,000 — DUI / Automobile Liability — mediated settlement for our client who broke his leg and for punitive damages against the negligent driver.

The jury, however, will not consider whether to award punitive damages against Western Express.

There may be a vehicle to award punitive damages against a perpetrator.

This could include damages for pain and suffering and even punitive damages against the wrongdoer.

The plaintiff alleged in the statement of claim that the Bank displayed the same tactics and approach in his dismissal as in earlier dismissal, which had resulted in court awards of punitive damages against the bank.

Kwinter helped secure the largest jury award in the province's history for punitive damages against an insurer in the 2006 case Pereira v. Hamilton Township Farmers» Mutual Fire Insurance Co., with his clients ordered to receive $ 2.5 million.

In order for a jury to award punitive damages against a defendant, the plaintiff must properly allege such damages throughout the case.

Defended a market - leading insurer in a Massachusetts direct action in which the injured plaintiffs sought more than $ 40 million in punitive damages against our client (primary insurer on business auto policy) for its alleged failure to promptly settle a catastrophic personal injury claim.

In addition, Archibald ordered them to pay IMAX $ 456,000 for disgorgement of profits and awarded $ 50,000 in punitive damages against Tsui.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may be able to pursue compensation for punitive damages against a negligent trucking company, truck driver or other responsible parties.

And when those laws are violated, The Law Office of Ralph A. Somma will work hard to ensure that you receive the justice you deserve including compensation for lost wages and emotional harm as well as punitive damages against those who violate the law.

F.S. 768.72 allows personal injury claimants in Florida to seek punitive damages against defendants for especially egregious wrongs.

In order for plaintiff to recover punitive damages against the defendant [s], the plaintiff must

The punitive damages against Pinnock were reduced from $ 150,000 to $ 10,000 and those against Wal - Mart from $ 1 million to $ 100,000.

In some falling cargo cases, our reputable commercial truck accident attorneys will seek punitive damages against negligent truck companies and drivers responsible for the accident.

Noting that Goico's $ 2.5 million award includes $ 1.5 million in punitive damages against Wichita's largest employer, Brantner writes:

A California judge last week upheld a $ 4 million verdict against the state department of education, but dismissed $ 150,000 in punitive damages against former schools chief Delaine Eastin in a case alleging discrimination against a whistle - blower.

«For example, a regulatory agency may issue punitive damages against a company's water use, but the supportive agency is trying to help the company save on electricity,» he said.

In no event shall the arbitrator be entitled to award either party exemplary, treble or any other form of punitive damages against the other, regardless of the claims raised.

Not exact matches

The Paycheck Fairness Act pending before Senate «punishes employers for retaliating against workers who share wage information, puts the justification burden on employers as to why someone is paid less and allows workers to sue for punitive damages of wage discrimination.»

His lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, and an injunction against further discrimination.

Shimsky, a Hastings - on - Hudson Democrat who first introduced the plan on June 19, told the Review the legislation would be directed against a number of pharmaceutical companies that have used deceptive marketing of opioid painkillers, seeking punitive and compensatory damages for the costs already expended by Westchester County.

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as an injunction against Naked Juice preventing the company from advertising its products as 100 % juice and all - natural, when they are not.

Topics to be discussed include: Court Procedure: An understanding of the civil litigation process in New Jersey as it pertains to negligence claims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school districts.

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Fisker's lawsuit against Aston Martin seeks declaratory relief as well as $ 100 million in punitive damages.

The senior has filed a lawsuit against the debt collection agency in order to recover her hospital bill and $ 250,000 in punitive damages for the harassment of her by the collection agent.

Third, though the Court already ruled against PETA on the issue once, the PETA employees once again argue that stealing and killing a dog is not outrageous conduct and should not give rise to punitive damages.

UPDATE: The case was settled after the verdict of $ 160 million in lost wages came down but the claim for an additional $ 483 million in punitive damages was still pending against the Cosmopolitan.

In its initial filing, Crytek demanded a huge pile of direct damages, lost profits, and punitive damages, as well as a permanent injunction against CIG's use of CryEngine.

Crytek has demanded «all direct damages (estimated to be in excess of $ 75,000), indirect damages, consequential damages (including lost profits), special damages, costs, fees, and expenses incurred by reason of Defendants» breach of contract and copyright infringement» as well as a cut of the profit, punitive damages, and a permanent injunction against CIG's use of CryEngine.

ExxonMobil based its argument on precedents set in two old cases of maritime law holding that «punitive damages are not available against a shipowner for a shipmaster's recklessness» (language from today's decision).

Ball's countersuit against Mann seeks «exemplary and punitive damages»

I believe that a class action suit by tax payers against the major environmental groups and their billionaire backers for fraud is entirely justified, actual and punitive damages into the trillions of dollars could potentially be sought.

You mentioned a punitive fee against China which attributes 100 % of all global carbon emissions and the resulting damage to China alone.

Dearden threatened that the presence of members of the public at the hearing would be used for «malice purposes and aggravated damages and punitive damages» against the defendant.

Punitive damages are those that are designed to punish the wrongdoer of a tort against you.

While Oregon's judicial review ensures that punitive damages are not awarded against defendants entirely innocent of conduct warranting exemplary damages, Oregon, unlike the common law, provides no assurance that those whose conduct is sanctionable by punitive damages are not subjected to punitive damages of arbitrary amounts.