Court Continues Welcome Trend of Reigning in Excessive Punitive Awards

From Research Associate Justin Danhof comes this look at the decision in Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker, handed down June 25: In 1989, the Exxon Valdez supertanker grounded on a reef off Alaska’s coast, spilling millions of gallons of oil. Since that time, Exxon has … Continue reading Court Continues Welcome Trend of Reigning in Excessive Punitive Awards