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Originally Posted by Ace_O_Spades
He needs to prove on a balance of probabilities, that the assault by Bertuzzi caused him the damages he claims ($15 million in pecuniary damages for loss of income, $1 million for aggravated damages and $2 million in punitive damages.). What was his salary for while he played? He will need to prove his longevity for that period of time, and considering he was a C grade player at best, that could be the linchpin of the case. What was his salary? Years left on contract when he was injured?
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Most people don't get what they asked for in civil suits. Filing a big suit for big dollars is first and foremost a way of getting the guy you're suing to say "OK, look, I'm not paying $15 million, but let's settle out of court and I'll give you $5 million - then will you go away?"
Bertuzzi is guilty of a crime, that's already agreed. So there are civil damages out there, the question is going to be how much.