New Hampshire man awarded $38 million in lawsuit over abuse at youth detention center
A New Hampshire man was awarded $38 million in a lawsuit over abuse at a youth detention center, but the state is misinterpreting the verdict by capping the payment at $475,000 per 'incident'. Jurors were not informed of the cap and are now seeking to correct the misunderstanding.
Key Points
- Jurors awarded $38 million to David Meehan over abuse at a youth detention center
- State is capping the payment at $475,000 per 'incident'
- Jurors seeking to correct the misunderstanding
Pros
- Justice for the victim of abuse
- Highlighting systemic issues in youth detention centers
Cons
- State misinterpreting the verdict by capping the payment
- Jurors not informed of the cap during the trial