Wrongful Death
In 1999, the Amedure family sued The Jenny Jones Show, Telepictures and Warner Bros. for the ambush tactics and their negligent role that led to Amedure's death. In May, the jury awarded the Amedures $25 million. The jury found that the Jenny Jones Show was both irresponsible and negligent, contending that the show intentionally created an explosive situation without due concern for the possible consequences. Time Warner's defense attorney later claimed the verdict would cause a chilling effect on the industry.
The judgment was later overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals in a 2 to 1 decision.
The Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear the case (see official document).
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