U.S. Court of Appeals: 9th Circuit

NFL Players Association Appeals Punitive Damages Award

February 6, 2009

We previously blogged about a judgment against the NFL Players Association for $7.1 million in compensatory damages and $21 million in punitive damages. The Associated Press is now reporting (via ESPN) that the Players Association has filed a notice of appeal. Perhaps this case will give the Ninth Circuit an opportunity to clear up the confusion about its policy regarding the appropriate remedy for excessive punitive damages.

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