General Motors LLC v. Bavlsik

U.S. Supreme Court

Question(s) Presented

Whether the constitutional presumption against damages-only retrials that this Court recognized in Gasoline Products permits a damages-only retrial in the face of a finding that “a strong case” has been made that the jury issued an impermissible compromise verdict.

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Petition Stage

Cert. petition denied

May 14, 2018

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in support of Supreme Court review of damages-only retrial in tort litigation

April 2, 2018

Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief.

Donald B. Verrilli Jr. and Ginger D. Anders of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Case Documents

Petition

Opinion -- Bavlsik v. General Motors LLC (Eighth Circuit).pdf

Cert. Petition -- General Motors LLC v. Bavlsik (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf

Respondents' Brief in Opposition -- General Motors LLC v. Bavlsik (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf

National Association of Manufacturers Amicus Brief -- General Motors LLC v. Bavlsik (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- General Motors LLC v. Bavlsik (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf