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EU approves directive on corporate due diligence for sustainability and human rights

JURIST

The Council of the European Union approved the EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD) on Friday. ” With regards to civil liability, any negligent or intentional failure to carry out due diligence will result in compensatory damages for victims.

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Compensatory damages equal to amount plaintiff paid for home affirmed in fraud case.

Day on Torts

Where there was material evidence to show that plaintiff met her required due diligence, the jury verdict for plaintiff on her intentional misrepresentation and fraud claim was affirmed. On appeal, the verdict for compensatory damages was affirmed, but the punitive award was vacated and remanded for further proceedings.