Damages Season 4
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Wilson, who is in London, later tweeted she was grateful for the payout and promised to donate the money, as she had said she would do in June. Justice Dixon has awarded me a record sum and Im extremely grateful for that, she said. To me though, this case wasnt about the money. Im looking forward to helping out some great Australian charities and supporting the Oz film industry with the damages Ive received. Wilson was seeking 7 million after she successfully sued the Womans Day publisher over eight articles, which she described in court earlier this year as a malicious, deliberate take down of her. The court today heard Wilson had offered to settle before trial for 2. But in awarding the damages, Justice John Dixon described the extent of the defamation as unprecedented in this country because of the articles global reach. At trial and in the full media glare, Bauer Media tried to characterise its articles as true, or as trivial, or as not likely to be taken seriously, he said. Substantial vindication can only be achieved by an award of damages that underscores that Ms Wilsons reputation as an actress of integrity was wrongly damaged in a manner that affected her marketability in a huge worldwide marketplace. Samurai X Dublado Mp4. The actress had sought 5. The decision by Justice Dixon clearly provides her with enormous vindication, which comes on top of the tremendous vindication that the jury verdict delivered to her. Shes going to be absolutely thrilled, Mr Leder said. The damages awarded included 6. Bauer will also have to pay the court costs. Mr Leder said Wilson would also be seeking the full costs she incurred in running the case. A message to the tabloid mediaJustice Dixon strongly criticised Bauer Media for failing to properly investigate the claims about Wilson, and for publishing them despite knowing they were false. The information was based on a source who required payment and anonymity and whom the editor considered had an axe to grind, he said. They repeated the offending allegations when they knew or foresaw that their defamatory slurs would be repeated in the entertainment and celebrity media. He said the continued publication of articles on Ms Wilsons past was motivated by the pursuit of profit. Their conduct was orchestrated, it was a campaign designed to cast a slur on Ms Wilson, that would attract interest, he said. Bauer Media published to advance it own corporate interests, to improve its circulation, or increase views, hits, in the expectation of high profits. It kept the story alive for days. Bauer Media appreciated the risk of reputational damage to the plaintiff and did not care whether Ms Wilson suffered it as it pursued its own corporate objective. Bauer Media said in a statement that it was considering the judgement. Bauer Media has a long history of delivering great stories to our readers and we have a reputation for developing some of the best editorial teams in the country, general counsel Adrian Goss said on behalf of the company. This is what we are focused on. Mr Leder said Justice Dixons words and the significant payment would serve as a message to the tabloid media not to operate in the same manner. Damages payments for non economic losses in Victorian defamation cases, such as for emotional suffering, are capped at 3. But special damages, including loss of earnings, are uncapped. The actress returned to Melbourne in May to give evidence over six days during the three week trial. At the time, she told the court she decided to sue to stand up for herself and her family, after the articles claimed she had lied publicly about her age, real name and upbringing. Even though its going to be harrowing to come into the court I felt like I have to Im the one to do it, she said. I have enough money, I have the courage to come and do it and this magazine company gets away with so much and not everyone has the strength to stand up for themselves. Shocked and blindsidedIn evidence which ranged from emotional to comedic, the 3. Sydney bogan, including as a junior dog handler and the familys belief that they were related to Walt Disney. Its just something Ive always known, like knowing who your parents are, she told the court under cross examination. My Nana had a family tree done. I believe the purpose of why she did it was to see whether us, her grandchildren, were entitled to any royalties. During the trial, she became upset as she spoke about the impact the articles had on her personal and professional career. She told the court the articles caused her to be fired from the movies Trolls and Kung Fu Panda 3 because she was too divisive. I was just absolutely shocked and blindsided I didnt even know what to say, I was just extremely embarrassed, she said. The director and producers had said theyd loved my improvisation so much that it reminded them of when Robin Williams recorded. I believe Mr Katzenberg was referring to the negative press thats the only thing I can think of. Another of Wilsons lawyers, Matthew Collins QC, told the trial that Wilson could have made up to 1. Topics courts and trials. First posted. September 1. Fire damages Baptist church in Duplin County WRAL. Warsaw, N. C. Portions of a Baptist church in Duplin County were severely damaged Saturday night when flames engulfed the structure. Around 9 3. 0 p. First Baptist Church of Bowdens located at 1. First Baptist Church Road between Faison and Warsaw. The fire, which officials believe to be storm related, was extinguished, but the roof of the sanctuary is badly damaged. No one was injured in the fire. The cause remains under investigation.