Wyeth LLC et al. v. Scofield

Issue: (1) Whether, when a verdict has been tainted by a jury's passion or prejudice, due process requires a trial court to grant a new trial instead of remittitur; and (2) whether, and in what circumstances, a trial court violates due process when it awards a substantial amount in compensatory damages but nevertheless proceeds to award punitive damages in an amount exceeding the one-to-one ratio indicated in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Campbell, 538 U.S. 408 (2003), and Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker, 554 U.S. 471 (2008).

Briefs and Documents

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (Nev. S. Ct.)
• Petition for certiorari
• Brief in opposition
• Petitioners' reply
• Amicus brief of Product Liability Advisory Council