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Georgia Law Won't Let State Step In On $1.7B Ford Case

Law 360

A Georgia state judge on Thursday denied a bid by the state to intervene in a suit against Ford Motor Co. billion punitive damages verdict last year, saying state law does not allow the state to become a party of interest in the case. in which a jury reached a $1.7

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Ford's $1.7B Trial Loss Puts Spotlight On Hush Deals, Ga. Law

Law 360

A Georgia jury's $1.7 billion punitive damages verdict against Ford Motor Co. But the award may not stick, attorneys told Law360, especially if a Georgia law prompts a post-trial settlement. over a fatal rollover collision shines a light on an alleged defect that previously has resulted in confidential settlements.

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Ultimately, Parker hopes to recover compensatory damages, restitution, punitive damages, legal fees, and costs, together with a judicial declaration as to the parties’ rights and responsibilities. ” ( Complaint , paragraph 1.) ” ( Complaint , paragraph 101.)

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US federal judge dismisses Trump counter-defamation lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll

JURIST

Trump claimed that Carroll’s statements on CNN after the verdict were false and defamatory as she assented to the allegation that he specifically “raped” Carroll as defined under New York law. Carroll’s allegedly defamatory statements were substantially true as a matter of law.”