Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | November 10, 2022
In October, a jury returned a verdict of $965 million in compensatory damages against Infowars host Alex Jones, meaning Thursday's ruling puts Jones' total liability around $1.4 billion over his false claims that the Sandy Hook school mass shooting was a government hoax.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Live Coverage|News
By Emily Cousins | November 10, 2022
Jones used his company Infowars to falsely claim that the Sandy Hook school mass shooting was a hoax.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | November 7, 2022
"In the end, judge, there's not a case like this in Connecticut history," Jones' attorney Norm Pattis said. "You're not going to find the case in Connecticut. You're going to make that case."
National Law Journal | Analysis
By Christine Schiffner | October 31, 2022
While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.
By Allison Dunn | October 19, 2022
"[The] plaintiffs' only purported basis for economic injury stems from their allegation that the Baby Food Products posed a threat of future harm...," Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff wrote, dismissing the case.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | October 14, 2022
"The best outcome for [plaintiffs] might be coming to a global resolution now, rather than letting it drag on," said bankruptcy attorney Nicholas Koffroth, who remarked that the talk-show host has many opportunities to cause delay.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | October 12, 2022
The families of Sandy Hook victims and a first responder secured compensatory damages totaling $965 million. Jurors also opened the door to punitive damages against the conspiracy theorist.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | September 22, 2022
The jury was dismissed and invited back multiple times throughout the day due to legal disagreements on the correct line of questioning.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | September 22, 2022
Family members of the children and teachers killed further allege that Jones profited from his lies, while they were berated, stalked and threatened by his listeners.
By Michael A. Mora | September 21, 2022
The tobacco giant vowed to challenge the Massachusetts Superior Court jury verdict, with its spokesman saying the sum was "clearly excessive and unconstitutional."
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