RUDOVSKY et al v. WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION et al

Filing 79

Proposed Verdict Sheet by THOMPSON LEGAL AND REGULATORY INC., WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION, WEST SERVICES INC... (BORGER, MATTHEW)

RUDOVSKY et al v. WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION et al

Doc. 79

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ______________________________________ DAVID RUDOVSKY and LEONARD SOSNOV, Plaint iffs, v. WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION, WEST SERVICES INC., AND THOMSON LEGAL AND REGULATORY INC. t/a THOMSON WEST, Defendants. ______________________________________ : : CIVIL ACTION : : NO. 09-CV-727 : : : : : : : : :

SPECIAL VERDICT FORM 1. Did the users of the 2008 Pocket Part conclude that the 2008 Pocket Part was inaccurate and out-of-date? YES ______ 2. NO ______

Did the users of the 2008 Pocket Part conclude that the Plaintiffs authored the 2008 Pocket Part? YES ______ NO ______

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Did the users of the 2009 replacement Pocket Part conclude that the 2009 replacement Pocket Part was inaccurate and out-of-date? YES ______ NO ______

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Did the users of the 2009 replacement Pocket Part conclude that the Plaintiffs authored the 2009 replacement Pocket Part? YES ______ NO ______

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If you have answered NO to Nos. 1 or 2 AND answered NO to Nos. 3 or 4, then you have completed the special verdict form. Sign it and advise the bailiff. If you answered YES to Nos. 1 and 2 then answer No. 5, and if you answered YES to Nos. 3 and 4, then answer No. 6. 5. Did Plaintiffs establish by clear and convincing evidence that West acted with actual malice when it published the 2008 Pocket Part? YES ______ 6. NO ______

Did Plaintiffs establish by clear and convincing evidence that West acted with actual malice when it published the 2009 replacement Pocket Part? YES ______ NO ______

If you answered NO to Nos. 5 and 6, then you should continue to Nos. 7 and 8 only, and you will have completed the special verdict. If you answered YES to Nos. 5 or 6, then you should skip Nos. 7 and 8 and respond to Nos. 9, 10 and 11. 7. What amount of general damages, if any, will compensate David Rudovsky for his reputational damage and/or personal humiliation? AMOUNT ______ 8. What amount of general damages, if any, will compensate Leonard Sosnov for his reputational damage and/or personal humiliation? AMOUNT ______ 9. What amount of general damages, including presumed damages, if any, will compensate David Rudovsky for his reputational damage and/or personal humiliation? AMOUNT ______

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What amount of general damages, including presumed damages, if any, will compensate Leonard Sosnov for his reputational damage and/or personal humiliation? AMOUNT ______

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What amount of punitive damages, if any, would you award Plaintiffs? AMOUNT ______

Date: ___________

Signed:_________________________ (foreperson)

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