California Supreme Court
Jul. 26, 2022
Lawyers divided on impact of treble damages ruling
“My thought is that both sides are exaggerating the potential impact, as is typical in the immediate reaction to a decision like this,” plaintiffs lawyer Steve N. Williams of Joseph Saveri Law Firm LLP said.
A California Supreme Court decision that will allow plaintiffs in some business cases to pursue treble damages could have far reaching consequences, some lawyers say.
Thursday’s ruling clarified that Penal Code Section 496 allows plaintiffs to pursue treble damages for theft of property, including by fraud, misrepresentation or breach of fiduciary duty. The opinion also means plaintiffs in business disputes can seek treble damages in every ...
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