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I will be suing a large corporation for a huge amount of $ in federal court. Can the judge, should I win, lower the amount of

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the award without justification? If so, what would I be able to do about it? Can the defendant make a motion to lower it? I have what I think are great reasons why I should prevail in not only winning the case, but also with the award. It's a huge company that always settles out of court when backed into a corner, commits massive fraud, and tramples over the rights of its employees, and much more.

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Robert Vance SalterDivorce / Separation LawyerWheat Ridge, CO ·
There are instances when a judge can reduce a jury award in lieu of ordering a new trial. However, you are a long long long long way from needing to worry about any of that. If you are starting federal litigation you are likely a year away from any trial - at least. With a lot on the line, you need to be discussing these issues (and others) with your attorney. If you are acting as your own attorney you have a lot of work and study to do and a much smaller chance of seeing any sort of settlement or favorable trial judgment.
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Alan Brinkmeier ·
A federal court jury, after hearing evidence, renders a verdict and a damages amount. Thereafter, if the amount is not supported by the evidence, a federal judge may bring the award in line with the evidence. This is rarely done, but a procedure exists for it to happen.
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