Douglas v. Pacific Specialty Insurance Company

Outcome: $8 Million Verdict for plaintiffs, including punitive damages

Description: Award of $668,604.72 in compensatory damages, including policy benefits and Brandt fees, and $7,329,395.30 in punitive damages against defendant Pacific Specialty Insurance Company. Jury found defendant breached the insurance contract by a vote of 12-0, breached the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by a vote of 12-0, and malice, oppression or fraud 12-0.