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See, for example, George L. Priest, "The Modern Expansion of Tort Liability: Its Sources, Its Effects, and Its Reform," Journal of Economic Perspectives, vol. 5, no. 3 (Summer 1991).
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First, verdicts and judgments may be appealed. A defendant who has lost can seek to have a judgment overturned, lowered, or set aside because the jury or the court failed to follow some legal procedure, or the result of the lawsuit is inconsistent with the prevailing law in a particular state. Therefore, the decision of this trial-level court may be brought up before an appellate court to render a decision as to the validity of the underlying decision, and even if the verdict itself is not attacked, the amount of the judgment may be appealed. Often, defendants seek to lower the amounts of money awarded by juries who they feel were overly zealous in awarding damages to the victim. Assuming the judgment withstands any appeals or other challenges, then a collection of that judgment must commence.
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No significant difference in premiums found. Caps on Noneconomic Damages Large decline in losses for both general and medical malpractice insurance. No effect detected for either premiums or loss ratios. Not studied.
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Priest, "The Modern Expansion of Tort Liability: Its Sources, Its Effect, and Its Reform," Journal of Economic Perspectives, vol. 5, no. 3 (Summer 1991). 5.
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Turning to the question of what constitutes "prolonged mental harm caused by or resulting from" a predicate act, we believe that Congress intended this phrase to require mental "harm" that is caused by or that results from a predicate act, and that has some lasting duration. There is little guidance to draw upon in interpreting this phrase. (24) Nevertheless, our interpretation is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the statutory terms. First, the use of the word "harm"--as opposed to simply repeating "pain or suffering"--suggests some mental damage or injury. Ordinary dictionary definitions of "harm," such as "physical or mental damage: injury," Webster's Third New International Dictionary at 1034 (emphasis added), or "[p]hysical or psychological injury or damage," American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language at 825 (emphasis added), support this interpretation. Second, to "prolong" means to "lengthen in time" or to "extend in duration," or to "draw out," Webster's Third New International Dictionary at 1815, further suggesting that to be "prolonged," the mental damage must extend for some period of time. This damage need not be permanent, but it must continue for a "prolonged" period of time. (25) Finally, under section 2340(2), the "prolonged mental harm" must be "caused by" or "resulting from" one of the enumerated predicate acts. (26) Although there are few judicial opinions discussing the question of "prolonged mental harm," those cases that have addressed the issue are consistent with our view.
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The overpressure valve can stick in The open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Distribution: Authorized DUI dealers nationwide. www.productrecallsafetyalerts.com/.../2220/ diving-unlimited-international-scuba-diving-devices-recall.asp - 15k - Supplemental Result -
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