Las Vegas gaming company awarded $420M verdict in false advertising trial

Las Vegas gaming company awarded $420M verdict in false advertising trial

The April 23 verdict is the largest Lanham Act, which allows companies to pursue civil cases for trade market infringement, award in U.S. history.

Skillz wins $420M against Papaya Gaming in false ad case

A New York jury has ruled in favor of Skillz in its dispute with Papaya Gaming, awarding $420 million in damages. Jurors also proposed potential disgorgement figures of $719 million and $652 million, which Judge Denise Cote will review before issuing a final decision later this summer. Papaya can still challenge the outcome during post-trial proceedings, including seeking a mistrial or reduced judgment. If the court sets a higher disgorgement am…