“We have not evaluated the parameters of how to prove recovery in disability cases through published opinions or otherwise,” stated Justice Lynne J. Boomgaarden. “However, other states have, and we found some applicable legal commentary and secondary authority, which illustrate the factors courts consider to prove recovery and the type of evidence an attorney might present to support their petition.”
State Appellate Court Upholds $149M Punitive Damages Award Against Hyatt
In Dugan v. Hyatt Corporation, the three-judge panel rejected Hyatt’s