Tag: Juries

Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?

ATLANTA -- The pitch from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is simple: Putting limits on lawsuits will halt rising insurance costs.The reality, though, is...

CNN defamation trial comes at a rough time for legacy media — and for the struggling network

NEW YORK -- At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media and CNN, the news outlet is on trial in Florida this week,...

Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her

Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly...

Jury orders Bell Helicopter to pay $16 million to former supplier in a trade-secrets case

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A Texas jury ordered Bell Helicopter Textron to pay $16 million to a California company that claims Bell gave...

Nevada jury hands $5.2 billion verdict against Vegas company in bottled water liver damage lawsuit

LAS VEGAS -- A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based...

Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition...