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Judge Weighs Resolution of $38 Million Damages Dispute in Youth Center Abuse Case

The $38 million verdict in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center remains disputed nearly four months later, with both sides submitting final requests to the judge this week. “The time is nigh to have the …

South Carolina Lawmakers Delay Liability Cap Vote

A South Carolina legislative panel opted this week to postpone voting on a bill that would exclude medical expenses from the $600,000 liability cap that protects the government from paying unlimited damages, regardless of the number of government entities involved. …

Former U.S. Sen. Thompson Opposes Tennessee Governor’s Damages Cap

Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson says legislation that seeks to limit monetary damages from lawsuits in Tennessee is unnecessary and that a jury should decide how much is awarded and not state government. The proposal by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam …