Punitive Damages Law
 
Shirbartis Alston v. OM of Raleigh, Inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation.

"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.

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Jeffrey Davis v. First Protective Insurance Company

Wilmington, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

"North Carolina law recognizes bad faith breach of insurance contract as a separate tort claim. This means that an insured can sue its insurance company for bad faith, even if the insured's claim for breach of contract is unsuccessful.

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Marta Velasquez Flores v. Elite Commercial Cleaning, L.L.C , et al.

Greenbelt, Maryland employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.

"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.<

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Marianne Long and Duane Long v. National General Assurance Company

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract.

"Under Oklahoma law, an insurance company has a duty of good faith and fair dealing with its policyholders. This means that the insurance company must act in a reasonable and fair manner when handling claims. If the insurance company breaches this du

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State of Maine v. Vladek Filler

Ellsworth, Maine defendant Vladek Filler was charged with one count of gross sexual assault and tow counts of misdemeanor assault.

Vladek Filler knew his ex-wife, Ligia Arguetta, had "a history of serious mental problems, psychiatric treatment, and [a] history of claims of sexual abuse and abandonment." In fact, Ms. Arguetta had "a prior child custody dispute involving three restraining

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Vladek Filler v. Hancock County, et al.

Concluding that a defendant committed the tort of malicious prosecution, the Court awards $1,769,354 in compensatory, economic, and punitive damages in favor of a man the defendant falsely accused of committing gross sexual assaults and assaults against his then wife. The Court's verdict and judgment runs against his now ex-wife's friend, who conspired with his wife to concoct the allegations that

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Damon Rogers v. Trane U.S., Inc.

Trenton, New Jersey personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a product liability theory.

"New Jersey product liability law is based on the theory of strict liability. This means that a manufacturer or seller of a product can be held liable for injuries caused by the product, even if the manufacturer or seller was not negligent.

To succeed in a pr

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Michael Aquino, M.D. v. Michael Edward Breede

Trenton, New Jersey civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a breach of contract theory.

"New Jersey breach of contract law is governed by the New Jersey Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and the common law of contracts.

To prove a breach of contract claim in New Jersey, the plaintiff must show the following four elements:

Existence of

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State of New Mexico v. William Smith

Albuquerque, New Mexico defendant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Smith met Cari Talton, age 26, and Leslie McDonnell, age 18, on August 8 at a party at Smith’s house.

On August 12, 1977, the bodies of Talton and McDonnell were found in a corral near Mountainair in Torrance County, New Mexico. Both women had been shot to death with a shotgun. Autopsies in

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Phyllis Renee Woody v. Atrium Medical Corporation and Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC

Concord, New Hampshire personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on product liability theories claiming to have been injured and/or damaged by a defective and unreasonably dangerous product designed, manufactured and/or sold by the Defendants.

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales LLC was founded in 2009. The company's line of business includes the wholesale distri

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Estate of Michael Lee, et al. v. Tesla

Riverside, California personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a product liability theory.

Plaintiffs claimed that Tesla's Autopilot system was defective and unreasonably dangerous.

The case arose from an accident after a 2019 Tesla Model 3 turned right
s off an intestate east of Los Angeles and hit a palm tree and burst into flame.

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In the Matter of the Estate of Katha Mae Williams

Tulsa, Oklahoma civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a dispute over the disposition the proceeds from a wrongful death action brought by the spouse and parents of Elliott Williams.

The Williamses' son, Elliott, died on October 27, 2011, after being arrested by Owasso police for causing a disturbance. Once in jail, he became paralyzed from injuring his neck and died without

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Elia Patricia Williams, as the surviving spouse of Elliott Earl Williams, deceased v. Stanley Glance, et al.

Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a wrongful death negligence action.

Elliott Earl Williams, died on October 27, 2011, after being arrested by Owasso police for causing a disturbance. Once in jail, he became paralyzed from injuring his neck and died without receiving any mental health or medical treatment.4 He left behind a surviving wife, but no children

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Jason Jorgensen and Jamie Jorgensen v. Superior Nationwide Logistics, Ltd.

Omaha, Nebraska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the District Court of Washington County, Nebraska, CI 23-00159, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Plaintiff challenged the jurisdiction of the court and sought remand.

Nebraska is a modified comparative fault state

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Leisa Stallworth v. Shelter Insurance Companies

Tulsa, Oklahoma insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

This case was filed in the District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, CJ-22-1657, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

"Oklahoma law recognizes the tort of bad faith breach of insurance contracts. This means that an insurance company

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Jerry Probasco, et al. v. MFA, Inc.

Des Moines, Iowa civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a breach of contract theory.

"Iowa breach of contract law is governed by the Iowa Uniform Commercial Code and the common law of contracts.

To prove a breach of contract in Iowa, the non-breaching party must show the following four elements:

Existence of a valid contract. Th

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Christopher Sadowski v. Romanian-American Network, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois intellectual property lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a copyright infringement theory.

"Copyright infringement law is the body of law that protects the exclusive rights of copyright holders. Copyright holders have the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works of their copyrighted works.

Cop

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Katrina Gilliam v. L'Oreal USA, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on product liability theories claiming to have been injured and/or damages by a defective and unreasonably dangerous product designed, manufactured and/or of sold to the public.

Illinois product liability law is based on the theory of strict liability. This means that a product manufacturer or selle

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William Hightower, et al. v. Washington National Insurance Company

Youngstown, Ohio insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

Ohio is a bad faith breach of insurance contract law state. This means that insurance companies in Ohio have a duty to act in good faith when handling their customers' claims. If an insurance company fails to act in good faith, it may be liable for b

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Betty J. Collins v. Tokio Marine, HHC, et al.

Gulfport, Mississippi insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on bad faith breach of an insurance contract theory.

This case was filed in the Circuit Court of Hancock County, Mississippi, 22-00217, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

"Mississippi bad faith breach of insurance contract law allows policyholders to sue their insurers fo

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Lenda Burns, as legal guardian of K.B. v. Officer Rakasha Adams, et al.

Jackson, Mississippi personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming $9.99 million in damages.


In the early daylight hours of January 27, 2018, Crystalline Barnes was driving her red Pontiac in Jackson, Mississippi. City of Jackson Police Officer Rakasha Adams says she observed Ms. Barnes run a

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Betty S. Smith v. Wal-Mar Stores, Inc.

Natchez, Mississippi personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Adams County Circuit Court, MS, 22-KV-0014-B, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

"Mississippi personal injury premises liability law holds property owners and occupiers responsible for injuries that occur to visitors on t

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Corene S. Carey v. Allied West Virginia Emergency Physicians, PLLC, et al.

Huntington, West Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on medical malpractice negligence theory.

"West Virginia medical malpractice law is based on the principle that doctors and other healthcare providers have a duty to provide their patients with reasonable care. If a healthcare provider breaches this duty and their actions cause harm to the

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Paul Goodman v. The Board of Managers of Harborview Condominium, et al.

White Plains, New York business litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a Debt Collection Act of 1982 violation theory.

The Debt Collection Act of 1982 (DCA) is a federal law that sets forth procedures for the collection of debts owed to the United States government. It also protects consumers from unfair and abusive debt collection practices. The DCA applie

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Richard Judgson, Jr. v. Dillon Real Estate Co., Inc., et al.

Denver, Colorado personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Denver County District Court, 2022CV33567, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Colorado negligence law is based on the principle that people have a duty to act reasonably and avoid causing harm to others. If someone breaches thi

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