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

In addition to unspecified damages, DeLorenzo is seeking to be brought back as an NFL official and compensated for lost earnings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If a social-media company is sued, it should in turn bring a lawsuit against the parents, seeking damages equal to the amount awarded in the original case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But, on Monday, a court in Nantes dismissed its claims and also ordered the club to pay about £400,000 in legal fees and moral damages suffered by FC Nantes.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Law enforcement officers generally have no personal resources to pay damages to victims of misconduct, so the city, county, or agency that employs them is typically the target of any civil action that seeks compensation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson