Exxon's 5 Billion Punitive Award Tossed by Court
A federal appeals court ruled the 5 billion punitive damages against Exxon for the 1989 Valdez spill was excessive and ordered a lower amount set by a judge. The ruling leaves intact 287 million in punitive and economic damages to commercial fishermen but scales back the punitive portion. Country: United States. Places: Alaska. People: Exxon Mobil, Joseph Hazelwood. Organizations: Exxon Mobil Corp. Date: 1994 verdict, appeals decision in 199?
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Supreme Court weighs ADA scope in disability work case
The justices hear whether Williams qualifies as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Toyota argues that inability to perform many manual tasks does not automatically trigger protections. The case questions how to define disability and how far employers must go to accommodate workers with such limits.
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Pizza makers press rule change on meat content
Washington AP reports Kraft and other pizza makers urge removal of decades old USDA standards governing meat content in frozen pizzas. Elimination could allow as little as 2 percent meat, enabling new toppings and sauces while industry cites changing market and health concerns. The public comment period ends January 2.
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