| Autor: |
MERKEL, PHILIP L. |
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California Legal History; 2010, Vol. 5, p287-321, 35p |
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The article examines pain and suffering damages awarded in personal injury legal cases in the twentieth century and the role California played in eventually limiting damages permitted. The author examines the roles of various legal groups in the dispute over damage amounts, notably the alliance between California defense attorney Melvin Belli and the National Association of Claimants' Compensation Attorneys (NACCA), the forerunner of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Belli's championing of what was called the "Adequate Award" is also reviewed. The author concludes that while Belli and the NACCA initially succeeded in increasing personal injury awards, the unpredictable nature and elastic definition of what constitutes pain and suffering led to calls to limit damages. |
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