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
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
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
In the end, Kamen won his lawsuit and $7,500 in damages.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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