Punitive damages

discovery. Liebeck was awarded a jury verdict of $2.7 million dollars, which would have been an ample amount to cover her extensive medical bills, however the Judge found this amount to be too large to serve as punitive damages, making her final reward reduced to $160,000 compensatory, $480,000 punitive. The most important thing to take away from this case is that it used primarily to demonstrate how pro tort-reform groups and government officials manipulate public opinion in order to protect…

accusing Stella McDonald of gross negligence which is no slight diligence or care or the conscious and voluntary action or omission in reckless disregard of the legal duty and the consequences to another party, which would normally recover exemplary damages. Believes that McDonald's serving and selling coffee that was too hot and call it unreasonably dangerous and its opening. I don't think it's reasonable to expect a hot drink bought from McDonalds or any restaurant to be very hot, it can give…

Project 1: Grimshaw V. Ford Motor Co. By: Joe Jumonville Tech 435 Dr. Mills March 10th, 2018 Project 1: Grimshaw V. Ford Motor Co. By: Joe Jumonville Tech 435 Dr. Mills March 10th, 2018 Abstract This document shows the defective design of a product that was produced by Ford Motor Company. The area this report will cover is product liability. Product liability has been issued to save lives, by promising seamless product operation the customer has purchased.…

partially responsible for the spilling of the hot coffee on her own lap, due to her clumsiness in the manner she handled removing the lid on the hot coffee? Can she still recover? 4. The question is whether, Mrs. Liebeck, can sue McDonalds for punitive damages for its willful and wanton disregard of the rights, safety, and welfare of not only Stella Liebeck , but other consumers that purchase coffee in the defective state in which it is sold by defendants, and for the marketing defect of no…

As to the Fourth Defense, set forth the factual basis that the requesting Defendant was not a substantial factor in Plaintiff’s injuries, damages and loss as alleged in the Verified Complaint. 5. As to the Fifth Defense, set forth the factual basis that Plaintiff failed to mitigate damages. 6. As to the Sixth Defense, particularize how and in what manner the plaintiff knew or were otherwise aware of the negligence of those responsible for the incidents alleged…

Fred Phelps and six of his relatives belonging to the Westboro Baptist Church traveled to Maryland to specifically picket Marine Lance Corporals funeral services to communicate their beliefs that God hates the United States in reference to the military, the Catholic Church, and homosexuality. The church group picketed 30 minutes before the funeral within 1000 feet of the funeral service on public lands in compliance with local authorities [1]. In Snyder v. Phelps, 09-751 S. Ct. 1 (2011), the…

for expectation damages and compensatory damages. As the owner of the business, I expect my employees to do their job correctly and according to the signed employee contract. I will also be able to sue for compensatory damages; these damages will include the calculated cost to hire and replace the employee who breached the contract. 5d. If I materially breach my obligations under this contract, the employee can sue me for compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are used…

for the Court to dismiss Dr. Stout’s sixth counterclaim against the Practice. vi. Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Dr. Stout’s final claim against the Practice, which is plead in the alternative, seeks recovery of damages, including costs, attorneys’ fees, and punitive damages under the legal theory of negligent misrepresentation. Dr. Stout cannot show either (a) that he justifiably relied on the purported representations forming the basis of his complaint, or (b) that he was…

Offender restitution occurs when the offender has to recompense the victim for injury or loss. Every state allows court order restitution that covers a wide range of damages. Offenders can pay restitution for the victim’s medical and counseling costs, replacement of damaged or stolen property, lost wages due to injuries, funeral expenditures, or other cost that occur because of the crime. Restitution is given to the offender…

McKichan v. St. Louis Hockey Club, L.P was a 1998 personal injury case that made its way up to the Missouri Court of Appeals. The incident in question occurred on December 15, 1990 during a minor league hockey game between the Peoria Rivermen and the Milwaukee Admirals in Peoria, Illinois. The Peoria Rivermen is a subsidiary club of the defendant. The injury in question occurred during the third period of said hockey game when the plaintiff, who at the time was a goaltender for the Admirals, was…