Constitutional law - Due Process Clause - Third Circuit holds that $50 million punitive damages award in context of a $48 million compensatory award its unconstitutionally excessive. Inter Medical Supplies, Ltd. v. EBI Medical Systems, Inc

Article Abstract:

The U.S. 3d Circuit Court of Appeals in Inter Medical Supplies, Ltd. v. EBI Medical Systems struck down as excessive under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, punitive damages in excess of damages awarded to compensate for economic harms. The court incorrectly interpreted a U.S. Supreme Court case allowing large punitive damages awards where defendants have advance notice that such awards could result from their conduct.

Valuation, Due process of law, Compensation (Law)

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Developments in the law - the paths of civil litigation

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A survey of developments in civil litigation is presented which includes discussions of issues concerning suits against the handgun industry claiming public nuisance, reform of punitive damages standards, class action reform, attorney fees in class actions, and alternative dispute resolution.

States, Class actions (Civil procedure), Class action lawsuits, Attorneys, Lawyers' fees, Surveys, Dispute resolution (Law), Civil law

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Recovering the costs of public nuisance abatement: the public and private city sue the gun industry

Article Abstract:

The author discusses how several cities have sued the gun industry for damages resulting from gun use under an abatement of public nuisance cause of action. The theoretical bases of such suits are assessed and potential improvements are suggested.

Economic aspects, Violence

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