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High court declines Advocat’s request to review record damages award (11/14/03 Andrews Nursing Home Litigation Reporter)

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Case:  Update on Sauer vs. Advocat, Inc. (click for more info)
Date:  November 14, 2004
Amount:  $26.4 million (final judgment)
Location:  Arkansas
W&M Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys:  Bennie Lazzara, Jr., Brian D. Reddick
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The United States Supreme Court allowed the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision on Sauer v. Advocat to stand. The Arkansas Court upheld the judgment while reducing the damages from $78.4 million to $26.4 million. Many believe this decision to be among the largest personal injury judgments left undisturbed by the United States Supreme Court.

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