In this series on defining wins in litigation, we’ve talked about defining the goals and strategies at the outset, clear and open communication, and the benefits of resolving a dispute both financially and reputationally. The final piece in this series discusses why mitigating the plaintiff’s damage recovery can also be a “win”. I can speak from experience because I have effectively used this strategy for a client.
Suppose your customer accuses your company of taking certain actions that violated the terms of your contract. After digging into the contract and some other communications between the parties, it is clear you breached the contract. It also appears that your employees’ actions violate a statute that allows the customer to recover punitive damages. The customer claims $500,000 in compensatory damages, and wants another $3 million in punitive damages. What do you do from a litigation strategy standpoint?
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Does a “win” in litigation require a final judgment in your favor? Not necessarily. Litigation “wins” are defined by the circumstances facing a party at the outset of litigation, and how those circumstances change as litigation progresses. Over the next few months we will dive deeper into this topic, and talk about issues such as:
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For nine years, Tilting the Scales has brought legal issues with a business slant –practical and conversation points. Many who we represent are entrepreneurs who prefer to avoid lawyers and, certainly, the courthouse. Few of our Tilting issues focus upon third party resolution of disputes.