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Old 01-04-2010, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
Still though, the jury could find that a battery was committed, but only award nominal damages. That sort of thing [juries treating unsympathetic plaintiffs badly] is at the heart of our legal system. Despite being right on the law, it's still important to prove the moral righteousness of this case, and this lawyer might have a rough go of it.
At least if they find a battery was committed, that won't result in free reign for doctors to do this kind of thing. Nominal damages are better than nothing. Proves a point.
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