Wal-Mart Sees $1.4 Judgment Vacated In Optometrist Dispute

By Melissa Daniels · October 27, 2016, 8:24 PM EDT

After the Texas Supreme Court answered certified questions over whether civil penalties are considered damages, the Fifth Circuit on Thursday officially vacated a $1.4 million award against Wal-Mart from optometrists suing...

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Opinion

Case Information

Case Title

Doris Forte, et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated

Case Number

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

4190 Other Contract Actions

Date Filed

July 31, 2012

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