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Warren ex rel. Estate of Hebert v. Shelter Mut. Ins. Co. Maritime law, Products Liability, Boating accident, Punitive damages, Quantum $4,250,000 - Warren, Ron : Supreme Court found that $23,000,000 punitive damage award violated defendant's constitutional rights. Punitive damages awarded against Teleflex - manufacturer of boat's SeaStar hydraulic steering system	Supreme Court	Oct. 18, 2017
Ditcharo v. State of Louisiana MVA - Single vehicle, DOTD, Road Hazard, Quantum $1,000,000 - Ditcharo, Joanne : Actual judgment amount limited to $500,000 by statutory cap Wrongful death of husband $345,000 - Ditcharo, Dominick, Jr. Pre-impact fear, pain, suffering and mental anguish lasting no more than 20 minutes prior to death - plaintiff suffered laceration on head, without brain injury, resulting in bleeding to death ("exsanguination") $750,000 - Ditcharo, Dominick, III : Actual judgment amount limited to $500,000 by statutory cap Wrongful death of father - adult son $750,000 - Ditcharo, Derek : Actual judgment amount limited to $500,000 by statutory cap Wrongful death of father - adult son	Fourth Circuit	Oct. 18, 2017
Phaengphan v. Castillo MVA, Quantum $12,500 - Phaengphan, Athid : General damages increased from jury award of $3,000. Plaintiff treated with pain management physician 6 times begining one month post-accident and continuing until 6 months after the accident. Low back pain Shoulder pain Arm pain	Third Circuit	Oct. 4, 2017
Kennedy v. Davis MVA, Commercial Liability, Quantum $2,365,000 - Kennedy, John Aggravation of long-standing lumbar complaints with 8 level fusion (T10-S1) - prior L3-4 discectomy with possibility of 3 level lumbar fusion Eight level fusion included thoracic levels from T10-11 and T11-12	Third Circuit	Oct. 4, 2017
Cormier v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. Toxic tort, Quantum $39,500 - Cormier, David "Shawn" Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - sinus headaches and allergy and sinus problems for six to seven months - also had dry skin, redness on his arms, and could not sleep at night - fatigue - afraid he might get cancer in the future $47,500 - McClelland, Farren Wayne Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - headaches, trouble sleeping, sinus problems, burning eyes, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and exhaustion - experienced these problems for nine to ten months after his exposure - concerned about his future health $41,000 - LaBouve, Christopher Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - headaches, sinus problems, burning eyes, burning nose, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting for six months - knows he was exposed to chemicals that cause cancer which is one of the biggest fears of his life because his stepfather recently died from cancer $58,500 - Fruge, Matthew Joseph Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - suffered with fatigue, problems sleeping at night, coughing, sinus problems, and diarrhea - shortness of breath which lasted eleven months - fatigue and sleeping issues lasted six to seven months - concerned about getting cancer $36,000 - Whotte, Tyrone Hollis Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - experienced nausea and vomiting the first day - also suffered with dizziness, severe headaches, and sinus problems, in addition to insomnia - sinus issues and headaches lasted six to seven months - major concerns about his future health $47,000 - Savoie, David Paul Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - headaches, trouble breathing, sinus problems, dizziness, nausea, anxiety, and depression - experienced these issues for about seven months - could not sleep - a cousin who contracted leukemia from exposure to Benzene, so concerned about cancer $80,000 - Monceaux, Joshua David Exposure to "slop oil" released from defendant's refinery - headaches, nausea, sinus problems, shortness of breath, sleep issues, and fatigue - headaches and sinus problems lasted two years - concerned about his future health because he knows slop oil exposure can cause leukemia	Third Circuit	Oct. 4, 2017

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