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

It awarded $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages to a 20-year-old woman, known as K.G.M., who began using YouTube at age 6 and Instagram at 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The BBC understands a letter of claim has been sent to Rightmove seeking just under £1.5bn in damages, claiming the website has "abused a dominant position" in the online property portal market.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He demanded access to the medical records and autopsy reports of Henrietta and Deborah’s sister, Elsie, as well as damages of $i 5,000 per defendant, plus interest.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot