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Wow $1.6 billion. I remember a case in China few years ago when a peasant found a 3cm bug in a bottle of Sprite. He sued Coca-Cola for 4 rmb ($0.64). The court
by shimon_e 15y ago
Wow $1.6 billion. I remember a case in China few years ago when a peasant found a 3cm bug in a bottle of Sprite. He sued Coca-Cola for 4 rmb ($0.64). The court ruled in his favor but only awarded him 2.05 rmb.
I wonder if this is a change in heart in how much the Chinese courts will be awarding in future cases.
- PakG1 15y agoThat's like comparing an ant and an elephant.... how does it even compare? One is a bottle of Sprite, and not even a class action lawsuit, the other is a trademark for selling rights in the entire country.
- shimon_e 15y agoI was making a point that Chinese courts generally don't award large lawsuits. The peasant sued for 4 rmb but the court felt that was too much. Here is the news article if you are interested: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2010-02/04/content_9429513.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2010-02/04/content_942... Here is another case dealing with trademarks where the Chinese courts awarded nickels on dimes. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2006/01/11/afx2444090.html http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2006/01/11/afx2444090.html
- PakG1 15y agoOK, got it. But it would have been easier to accept your point from the beginning if you'd have used the chocolate example in the first place. That's a much better comparison.