LOS ANGELES - A California appeals panel on April 10 denied a rehearing, affirming a finding that a judge violated legislative guidelines by granting pre-verdict motions as if they were a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV). The original, divided panel also concluded that the evidence supported a $5 million verdict against an asbestos supplier (William Webb and Jacqueline Webb v. Special Electric Company, Inc. and The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, No. B233189, Calif...(read more)
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