Case Updates
Texas Supreme Court holds that plaintiffs cannot rely on unsubstantiated jury anchoring to sustain a damages award, declaring plaintiffs’ counsel’s damages comparisons improper
May 10, 2024
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Texas Supreme Court to prohibit unsubstantiated damages anchoring and use objective tools to determine whether a non-economic damages award is fair and reasonable
December 08, 2023
U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief
David Isaak and Michelle Stratton of Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, LLP and the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center served as outside counsel.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief -- Alonzo v. John (Texas Supreme Court)
- Opinion -- Alonzo v. John (Texas Supreme Court)