Cases - Damages

Question 1

Damages

Richardson

Answer 1

• 23-year old flight attendant trainee is left quadriplegic
• Court allows expert testimony to establish the present value of future losses (medical expenses and lost wages)
• Allows high award for non-economic damages as long as it doesn’t shock the judicial conscience

Question 2

Damages

Cheathum v. Pohle

Answer 2

• Revenge Porn case. Jury awarded partial amount of punitive damages, the rest went to the state
• P had no right to receive the punitive damages as they are meant to punish and deter not to compensate