Senseless jurors award $150 billion

[MasterOfNone]

http://news.yahoo.com/150-billion-award ... 00815.html
When discussing the law in class, I always advise students to consider that the people judging them may not be as logical (or letter-of-the-law leaning) as they are. This case is an example.

The defendant ... was never charged and denies involvement

Sico [the lawyer for the victim's family] says he asked jurors to make a statement by topping the $145 billion Florida verdict against tobacco companies in 2000.

[rp_photo]

In my opinion, this cheapens and demeans an otherwise tragic case.

[Medic218]

In my opinion, this cheapens and demeans an otherwise tragic case.

[Oldgringo]

In my opinion, this cheapens and demeans an otherwise tragic case.

From Merriam Webster On Line:

Definition of SHYSTER:

: a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger

An award that large is essentially an award of nothing.

[fulano]

In my opinion, this cheapens and demeans an otherwise tragic case.

Congress isn't the only institution that is busted.

[Mike1951]

I've only read one article about the judgement. It stated two things:

1. They never expected to receive a dime.

2. Their intent was to draw attention to Montgomery County's lack of prosecution in the case.

It appears to be doing that.