Case Updates
Outcome
August 30, 2007
The Ninth Circuit agreed with NCLC and reversed and remanded the case for a new trial.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in case regarding jury instruction in punitive damages case
October 12, 2005
NCLC filed an amicus brief in this appeal of a $52 million punitive damages jury award. NCLC challenged the adequacy of the instructions given by the judge to the jury. The judge did not give adequate guidance to the jury as to the constitutional guideposts for determining the correct award, thereby permitting the jury to punish the defendant for conduct directed at non-parties.