Judge Limits Damages in Would-Be Partner's Suit Against Orrick Aug 6, 2008
A New York state judge has ruled that a former associate may only seek nominal damages in his claim alleging the law firm broke a promise to promote him to partner ... Ruling on summary judgment motions, the judge said the suit could proceed on fraud and breach of contract claims but only for nominal damages ... Though nominal damages can be as low as $1, a jury could still conceivably award Hoeffner punitive damages. (Law.com)
Folcroft policemen must pay damages to ex-felon Aug 2, 2008
The jury also awarded nominal damages of $1. The ruling was met with mixed opinions. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Court wraps up hearing on defamation damages against SDP May 29, 2008
He asked for nominal damages of 50 cents to be awarded, because he said the plaintiffs had not proved their reputation had been seriously harmed. Responding to that, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh said a submission of 50 cents amounts to serious aggravation because it demeans the process and suggests that it is perfectly alright to run down the two plaintiffs. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Judge rules Jesus picture in Slidell courthouse 'unconstitutional' Apr 18, 2008
Lemelle awarded the plaintiff nominal damages and attorneys fees. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jesus Declared Unconstitutional Apr 17, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Federal Judge Rules Jesus Painting in Louisiana Courthouse Was Unconstitutional. (Fox News)
La. Courthouse's Jesus Painting Said Unconstitutional Apr 17, 2008
Courthouseesus Painting Said Unconstitutional. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Irrigation pipe a continuous trespass Mar 31, 2008
DENVER The state appeals court says a Montrose couple is entitled to at least nominal damages from the homeowners' association that put a pipeline across a portion of their property ... It held the association liable for at least nominal damages, but said an "act of God" defense was allowed. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Ex-inmate awarded $200,000 for beating Feb 28, 2008
The same U.S. District Court jury found Tuesday that Deputies Glenn Young and Miguel Prado had used excessive force against former inmate Earnest Henderson, but awarded him only nominal damages of $1 as compensation. The seven-member jury reconvened Wednesday in San Francisco and awarded $100,000 in damages apiece against Young and Prado as punishment for their conduct. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
DeKalb schools told to pay at least $450,000 Feb 14, 2008
The architect, Paramijit Virdi, who filed suit against the school district in 1997, should be awarded $100 in nominal damages, U.S. Magistrate Alan Baverman said in a recent 143-page order. RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Orders student's claim against speech limits reinstated Nov 1, 2007
"We hold that an allegation of a past chill of First Amendment-protected activity is sufficient to confer standing to a plaintiff seeking retrospective relief, even when that relief comes in the form of nominal damages," the ruling said. "We reverse the district court's grant of summary judgment to the board as it pertains to Morrison's free-speech claim seeking nominal damages." ... "Silencing students because of their viewpoint is a clear violation of their constitutional rights. "This... (WorldNetDaily)
More of this story Oct 18, 2007
On Friday, Holmes signed an order amending the jury verdict and awarding Lowry, who is no longer a student at the school, Dougan and Joseph 1 each as nominal damages as required by law ... In awarding the damages, Holmes said the jury decision that Knight and Webb did not intentionally violate the students rights failed to follow an instruction regarding the awarding of at least nominal damages. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Deutsche Bank conspiracy case dismissed Sep 22, 2007
But he concluded it could not be proven the shares were sold for less than they were worth and so awarded the plaintiffs, who sued through Beckkett, their Singapore-based investment company that once owned the shares, only nominal damages of S$1,000 ($665). Beckkett had wanted its shares back and at least US$133m. (FT.com -- Markets)
Sukanto loses legal battle over major coal mine Sep 22, 2007
"Beckkett has made out a case that Deutsche Bank failed to discharge its duties as pledgee, when it sold the SME shares, but has failed to show that Deutsche Bank had in fact sold those shares at undervalue, so I award to Beckkett nominal damages of $1,000," says the judge in his verdict. Beckkett commented in written statement: "This result affirms the claims we have been making all along: that Deutsche Bank did not undertake the sale of our shares in a proper manner.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Deutsche cleared over share sale Sep 21, 2007
The judge awarded Beckett "nominal damages" of $1,000 ($665). Deutsche, which had held the Adaro shares as collateral, sold them to a company controlled by the Soeryadjaya family. (BBC News -- Europe)
Justices Side With Student Sep 14, 2007
His suit sought $1 in nominal damages and a declaration that the school district had violated his rights. A Marin County judge rejected Smith's claims but was overruled May 21 by the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
In Humorous Dissent, 2nd Circuit Chief Calls Students' Speech Suit a 'Silly Thing' Jul 17, 2007
Jacobs belittled the idea of a jury trial for a case that is a decade old and involves nominal damages. "Now, after years of litigation over two dollars, the majority will impose on a busy judge to conduct a trial on this silly thing, and require a panel of jurors to set aside their more important duties of family and business in order to decide it," Jacobs wrote. (Law.com)
N.Y. Lawsuit Calls 'Ladies' Night' Discriminatory Jul 12, 2007
The attorney alleges that the clubs are violating the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law, and in addition to declaratory relief, he is seeking nominal damages and an injunction to halt the nightclubs' practice of admitting women at a lower price than men. The nightclubs named in the suit include Copacabana Nightclub, China Club, A.E.R. Nightclub and Sol. (Law.com)
Women win judgments in store security camera suit Jun 24, 2007
The Associated Press Published on: 06/22/07. ATHENS Four women who worked at a cosmetics counter in a Belk store have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars after they sued, claiming security guards used a hidden camera to watch them undress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Melton dodges paying damages May 26, 2007
"The jury was directed to return nominal damages and further instructed to return any compensatory damages that were proven," Farrell said. "The result in Meridian was discouraging to Mr. Pierce. It was also discouraging in a much broader sense."Here Mr. Melton admitted that he lied about leaking the memo for two years. (The Clarion-Ledger)
N.J. Court Upholds Limit on Plaintiff's Vioxx Damages Mar 7, 2007
The judge in New Jersey's latest Vioxx trial has refused to overturn a jury verdict that makes one of the plaintiffs ineligible to recover more than nominal damages. Superior Court Judge Carol Higbee on Monday denied a motion to set aside the jury's Friday finding that there was no failure to warn Brian Hermans, who died of a heart attack after using the painkiller, of its cardiovascular dangers. (Law.com)
Glendale sued by BCS Game marchers Mar 1, 2007
The lawsuit seek $1 in nominal damages from Glendale, plus unspecified compensatory and punitive damages for each of the eight plaintiffs. Besides the city, Glendale City Manager Ed Beasley and Police Chief Steve Conrad are named in the action. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gilchrist pursuing UI lab complaints Jan 15, 2007
Kelsey Beltramea - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 1/15/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Case nets plaintiff $1; attorney claims moral victory Jan 12, 2007
But because Judge Vanaskie had ruled age discrimination had occurred, Mr. Petrunich was awarded $1 in nominal damages. Mr. Petrunich s attorney Cynthia Pollick called the case a moral victory because of the judge s ruling on the age discrimination itself. (Scranton Times, PA)
Principal Busted For Segregating Students Nov 18, 2006
Parker was ordered to pay $10,000 in punitive damages and $100 on nominal damages to each of two children cited in the lawsuit. Calls by The Associated Press to DISD were not immediately returned Thursday night. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Cascadia Announces Arbitration Ruling Aug 19, 2006
The arbitrator awarded nominal damages to Cascadia for these breaches of the Option Agreement. Cascadia is in the process of evaluating the entirety of the 70 page decision by the arbitrator and will respond if and when required. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
SCO dealt setback in IBM suit Jul 2, 2006
The magistrate said that if there was any merit to SCO's claims, they were likely to produce only nominal damages instead of billions of dollars. "It is almost like SCO sought to hide its case until the ninth inning in hopes of gaining an unfair advantage despite being repeatedly told to put 'all evidence ... on the table,'" she wrote. (Globe and Mail)
Football League, Seeking 150 Million Pounds in TV Suit, Awarded 4 Pounds Jun 24, 2006
The league is only entitled to ``nominal damages'' and must pay 90 percent of the law firm's legal bill, the judge said. The league, in one of the largest negligence actions against a U.K. law firm, was seeking the damages from Leeds-based Hammonds, which took over Edge Ellison in 2000. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Football League wins just 4 pounds over failed TV deal Jun 24, 2006
Rimer added: "I award the Football League 2 pounds nominal damages for each of these two breaches, but otherwise its claim fails.". Reuters 2006. (Reuters.uk)
Sheepshanks gets back on board despite ITV fiasco Jun 24, 2006
The Football League was yesterday awarded only 4 in nominal damages for what the judge considered to have been minor breaches of duty by Edge Ellison, now known as Hammonds Solicitors, and was ordered to pay 90% of the defendant's costs. It is believed the League has spent almost 3m on the litigation, a figure that is likely to colour its view on any appeal. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
Alito Vote Loosens Limits on Evidence Jun 17, 2006
")The minority rejected any suggestion that violations like that in Detroit are isolated. "The cases reporting knock-and-announce violations are legion," Justice Breyer wrote. And contrary to the majority's assertion, there is no known case in which a plaintiff has collected "more than nominal damages" for such a violation, he wrote."Of course, had the police entered the house lawfully, they would have found the gun and drugs," Justice Breyer wrote. "But that fact is beside the point. The... (New York Times)
EH won't have to pay Brocuglio's lawyers May 20, 2006
But, following a trial last October, a jury in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport awarded Brocuglio only "nominal damages" of $20 for that violation ... Underhill declined to do so, relying primarily on a 1992 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that discourages awards of legal fees when a plaintiff has won only nominal damages. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
