The Civil War on Consumer RightsConari Press, 1990 - Počet stran: 191 Exposes a well-financed, long-term campaign by big business to beat back the emerging wave of consumer and victim rights. This book traces the development of these rights within our civil justice system and discusses the crucial role they play in protecting individuals. |
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... award in 1984 was $ 1.07 million , and the average medical malpractice award was $ 850,000 . " The years and numbers changed from time to time in different published articles and speeches , but the overall purpose was always the same ...
... award in 1984 was $ 1.07 million , and the average medical malpractice award was $ 850,000 . " The years and numbers changed from time to time in different published articles and speeches , but the overall purpose was always the same ...
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... award Fletcher $ 710,000 in punitive damages , the firm got off rather easily . The appellate court upheld the award in 1970 , and the Supreme Court declined even to review the case when Western National appealed . Eventually , Fletcher ...
... award Fletcher $ 710,000 in punitive damages , the firm got off rather easily . The appellate court upheld the award in 1970 , and the Supreme Court declined even to review the case when Western National appealed . Eventually , Fletcher ...
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... award , he said in a 1989 interview , because of its enormity . " You have to remember that this was in 1977 , just prior to the inflationary spiral that made $ 20,000 homes suddenly worth $ 100,000 or more , " the judge said . " If a ...
... award , he said in a 1989 interview , because of its enormity . " You have to remember that this was in 1977 , just prior to the inflationary spiral that made $ 20,000 homes suddenly worth $ 100,000 or more , " the judge said . " If a ...
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PREFACE | xiii |
CIVIL JUSTICE IN JEOPARDY | 19 |
WOMEN THE PROPERTY OF MEN? | 28 |
Autorská práva | |
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