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To Cap It All Off: Ohio Supreme Court Holds Non-Economic Damages Cap Unconstitutional in Limited Ruling

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The Supreme Court of Ohio recently held Ohio’s statutory cap on non-economic damages violated the Ohio Constitution in an as-applied ruling involving a plaintiff with long-term psychological injuries. Brandt v. Pompa, Slip...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Cap on Punitive Damages is Constitutional, Georgia Supreme Court Holds

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A $250,000 cap in punitive damages is constitutional, the Georgia Supreme Court has confirmed, upholding the trial court’s decision to substantially reduce a $50 million verdict to $250,000. Taylor v. Devereux Found., Inc.,...more

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Ohio Supreme Court Decision Potentially Alters the Application of Damages Caps in Ohio

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On December 16, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling in Brandt v. Pompa that may call into question the applicability of Ohio’s non-economic damages cap in future tort actions. Under tort reform enacted in Ohio in...more

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Blurred Lines: Texas Supreme Court Applies Hazy Distinction Between Workplace Harassment And Assault

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The Texas Supreme Court recently blurred the distinctions between harassment and assault claims as they apply to employer liability under the state’s antidiscrimination statute. In considering whether a plaintiff is required...more

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