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hifiguy

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2. Proving those damages -

Thu Oct 1, 2015, 07:23 PM

Oct 2015

and proving the damages is necessary in any and every civil action - is going to be exceedingly difficult. Proving any damages beyond the money they paid for the outing will be a steep hill to climb. No physical injuries or property damage, no impairment of employment/finances. No jury in its right mind would ever award punitives in anything like that amount.

Proof of damages is where a lot of lawsuits founder in my experience clerking for judges. You can claim whatever amount you want, but the court system is going to make you prove it.

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Yeah, because this group of mostly professionals are just moneygrubbers Gormy Cuss Oct 2015 #1

"Professional" or not, they are moneygrubbers. StrongBad Oct 2015 #3

Unbelievable! How the hell have you lasted here long enough to build up posts. hedda_foil Oct 2015 #6

I would sue if I lost my job, as some of these women did. That's not moneygrubbing. nt msanthrope Oct 2015 #9

Proving those damages - hifiguy Oct 2015 #2

I agree. Thanks for your insight from experience. StrongBad Oct 2015 #4

Two have claimed job loss. It pays to click and read the article. Further, having read the msanthrope Oct 2015 #8

That sounds more like a cause of action against their employers. hifiguy Oct 2015 #10

So Shirley Sherrod was wrong to sue Brietbart? Interesting. nt msanthrope Oct 2015 #11

If the operators of that wine train have any sense they'll settle quickly before any trial . . . brush Oct 2015 #5

How can there possibly be $11 million in damages? taught_me_patience Oct 2015 #7