A jury in north-west Louisiana awarded $1.1 billion in damages to Pamela Elaine Lockridge, who sued her late stepfather for childhood sexual molestation that began when she was four years old in the 1960s and 1970s. This verdict highlights the potential for significant awards in cases tried under Louisiana's 'lookback law,' which allows victims to seek damages for past abuses. Lockridge stated that the verdict sends a message about the importance of protecting children.
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Louisiana jury awards $1.1 billion to woman in childhood molestation case
A Louisiana jury has awarded $1.1 billion to Pamela Elaine Lockridge in a lawsuit against her late stepfather for childhood sexual molestation. The case, tried under the state's 'lookback law,' reflects the willingness of civil juries to grant substantial damages in such cases.
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Louisiana jury awards $1.1bn to woman who sued over childhood molestation in 1960s
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Louisiana jury awards $1.1 billion to woman in childhood molestation case