damages
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The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of that amount and Google’s YouTube on the hook for the remainder.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The Oregon law provides that a plaintiff “shall receive statutory damages in an amount of $6,250 per incident,” which could be each individual postcard sent to a union member.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The jury imposed $375 million against the company in damages.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The ruling came shortly after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for $375 million in damages after the state Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
With that, he became the first person to legally stake a claim to his own tissue and sue for profits and damages.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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