(Forell, 2011). However, the Judge dropped the punitive damages figure to $480,000.00. (Forell, 2011). Thereafter, a post-verdict settlement conference was ordered and the case settled for a confidential amount. (Forell, 2011).
The Liebeck case is a good example of what tort damages are intended to do – that is, make the injured party whole again. The Liebeck case went even further and sought punitive damages against McDonald’s in order to punish them for their negligent actions. It also shows how insurance plays a role in settlements. Without insurance, there would be no settlement. Additionally, the insurance carrier can dictate where the case goes, whether it settles quickly or if it goes all the way to trial, as it did in Liebeck. However, every case is unique and there are many things that can be taken away from