"Literally everything was done with a complete and reckless disregard and intent to harm this man," he added, referring to Hogan. Daulerio has no assets, but owes $27,000 in student loans.Įarlier Monday Hogan attorney Kenneth Turkel urged the jurors to "make a statement" with punitive damages, and to use the $115 million they awarded as a "guideline." Gawker founder Nick Dentonįor the company, that's $83 million, and for Denton, the figure is $121 million, Judge Pamela Campbell told the jurors. Monday's decision came after the judge told the jury what each of the defendants was worth and lawyers for both sides made their arguments.
So we are confident we will win this case ultimately based on not only on the law but also on the truth," Dietrick said. "There is so much this jury deserved to know and, fortunately, that the appeals court does indeed know. She cited a trove of documents that the jury had not been allowed to see and testimony it was not allowed to hear. Shortly after the ruling, Gawker President Heather Dietrick said she was confident the online news site would win the case on appeal. "It was only the right thing to do, folks," Houston chimed in. When asked if he expected such a steep monetary judgment, Hogan said he "didn't know what to expect." "I think we made history today because I think we protected a lot of people from maybe going through what I went through. I'm really happy about everything that's happened," Hogan said. Petersburg, Florida, Hogan and his attorney David Houston hailed the jury's decision.
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