Case Updates
Outcome
July 26, 2007
The appeals court published portions of its decision in this case upon NCLC’s request.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging publication of California punitive damages opinion
July 10, 2007
NCLC requested publication of this punitive damages decision, which provides clear guidance regarding application of the three guideposts articulated by the Supreme Court in State Farm v. Campbell for evaluating whether a punitive damages award is unconstitutionally excessive. In particular, NCLC noted that the appellate court properly limited punitive damages to a 1:1 ratio where compensatory damages were substantial.