The Ohio Supreme Court handed down a victory for children who are sexually abused, saying a 2005 law that limits jury awards doesn't apply to them.
In a 4-3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court on Friday partially struck down a 2005 state law that limits jury awards for pain and suffering when it comes child victims of criminal conduct.said that subjecting child crime victims to the damage cap"has little to no connection to improving the tort system in Ohio." Under the decision, victims who later sue their abusers can recoup larger damages.
That set Brandt on a path of self-destruction as an adult, including drug addiction, attempted suicide and homelessness. She later filed a civil lawsuit against Pompa. The jury said she deserved $134 million for her pain and suffering. Brandt asked justices to overturn two previous rulings. In 2007, the court upheld the overall law. In 2016, in, the caps on damages were upheld but the ruling left the door open for another challenge.
Pompa, who is serving a life sentence, argued that he can't pay $134 million or the lesser $114 million judgment. He wanted the case dismissed.
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