Senior U.S. District Judge Richard Leon. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/NLJ 'Severe Emotional Distress': DC Judge Finds Iran Liable in 3 US Hostage-Takings
"Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for false imprisonment," U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon wrote in his memorandum opinion. "Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for intentional infliction of severe emotional distress as to all plaintiffs."
October 01, 2024 at 05:04 PM
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Damages
The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
What You Need to Know
- U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon found Iran liable for taking three Americans hostage.
- Leon awarded more than $500 million in damages to the plaintiffs.
- Gilbert LLP represented the plaintiffs successfully in this Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act litigation.
A federal court has ordered Iran to pay more than $500 million in damages for the unjust imprisonment of three Americans.
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