Patton v. Target Corp.’s Empirical Analysis
580 F.3d 942 · 2009
Citation profile
3 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Relies on BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore · Engquist v. Oregon Department of Agriculture · State v. Gaines · Engquist v. Oregon Department of Agriculture · Western Helicopter Services, Inc. v. Rogerson Aircraft Corp.
Most-quoted passages
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“In this case, it simply is not possible for us to conclude that ORS 31.735 as presently worded makes the state’s consent necessary before a court may enter a judgment giving effect to a settlement between the parties that would reduce or eliminate punitive damages to which the state otherwise would be entitled, even if that is what the legislature intended. The answer to the certified question is “no.””
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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