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A 'Death Penalty'? Ford Set to Ask Appeals Court to Reject $1.7B Verdict, Order New Trial
Appeal of the record verdict has drawn amicus briefs from the American Tort Reform Association, the Georgia and United States Chambers of Commerce, Georgians for Lawsuit Reform and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Plaintiffs Who Secured $1.7B Award Accuse Ford of Trying to Double Its Briefing Page Count
With so much money on the line, parties and non-parties alike are asking the Court of Appeals to weigh in on their disputes.
Hills Seeking $549M in Attorney Fees in Ford $1.7B Verdict
"Fundamentally, if you think about this, contingency fees are critical to allow people who are hurt by big corporations to hold them responsible," said Michael Terry, one of the plaintiffs' attorneys.
Interest Clock Is Ticking While Ford Appeals $1.7B Verdict
Gwinnett State Court Senior Judge Joseph Iannazzone has ordered Ford to pay compensatory damages of $16.8 million and punitive damages of $1.7 billion—plus interest at a rate of 8.5% annually while the appeal is pending.
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'Heard Round the World:' Ford Hit With $1.7B Punitive Damages Verdict in Ga. Trial
Plaintiffs attorney Jim Butler said the award was the "largest verdict by far in Georgia history." Ford has promised to appeal.Ga. Jury Reaches $16.8M Verdict Against Ford, With Punitive Damages Phase to Come
Plaintiffs' attorney Jim Butler Jr. asked the jury to make a finding that would influence the company to issue warnings or recalls for the current owners of F-250s like the Hills' truck.
'Civil Death Penalty': Ford Trial Opens With Unusual Jury Instructions
After more than four years, Ford is back in court to defend charges the company made a faulty roof that crushed and caused the death of Melvin and Voncile Hill. This time, Ford's lawyers can only argue about how much the company should pay.
Justice Upholds 'Seatbelt Gag Rule' but Notes 'Serious Concerns' Going Forward
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