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KAPL, Inc. v. Meacham

U.S.
Apr 4, 2005
544 U.S. 957 (2005)

Summary

noting that "New York cases vary widely in the amount of damages awarded for mental anguish"—many reduce awards to $30,000 or below while others "uphold awards of more than $100,000 without discussion of protracted suffering, truly egregious conduct, or medical treatment"

Summary of this case from Figueroa v. KK Sub Ii, LLC

Opinion

No. 04-955.

April 4, 2005.


Certiorari Granted — Vacated and Remanded

C.A. 2d Cir. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for further consideration in light of Smith v. City of Jackson, ante, p. 228. Reported below: 381 F. 3d 56.


Summaries of

KAPL, Inc. v. Meacham

U.S.
Apr 4, 2005
544 U.S. 957 (2005)

noting that "New York cases vary widely in the amount of damages awarded for mental anguish"—many reduce awards to $30,000 or below while others "uphold awards of more than $100,000 without discussion of protracted suffering, truly egregious conduct, or medical treatment"

Summary of this case from Figueroa v. KK Sub Ii, LLC

applying less deferential New York standard of review

Summary of this case from Dolan v. New Hyde Park Fire Dist.
Case details for

KAPL, Inc. v. Meacham

Case Details

Full title:KAPL, INC., ET AL. v. MEACHAM ET AL

Court:U.S.

Date published: Apr 4, 2005

Citations

544 U.S. 957 (2005)
125 S. Ct. 1731

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