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The Other Oberlin College Case – Expelled “John Doe” Appeal Involving 100 Percent Conviction Rate

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 17, 2019 30 Comments

Appellant John Doe: "And in that same time period, from August 2015 through February 2016, Oberlin convicted 100% of the respondents it sent through its formal resolution process, the vast majority of whom, if not all, were men"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2Sk_JTaXA

Oberlin College Professor after Gibson’s Bakery verdict: “how idiotic can the college be always?”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 14, 2019 78 Comments

Former Oberlin College professor Abraham Socher offers fresh insight into the case, including the headline quote from his former colleague.

Gibson’s Bakery: If Oberlin College appeals, we will seek reinstatement of full $44 million original verdict

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 08, 2019 66 Comments

Issues updated and expanded Frequently Asked Questions presenting additional evidence from the trial.

https://www.facebook.com/bakershanecheney/videos/1268860586628397/

David Gibson VIDEO: Oberlin College plans to drag out litigation because it knows I’m dying from pancreatic cancer

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 06, 2019 62 Comments

"They're sending a clear message to me and to my 91-year-old dad that they will just wait us out."

Oberlin College posts $36 million bond to secure Gibson’s Bakery judgment

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 31, 2019 78 Comments

$36,367,711.56 to be precise.

Oberlin College ordered to post $36 million bond to delay Gibson’s Bakery collection of Judgment

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 24, 2019 77 Comments

Judge granted Oberlin College's motion to stay execution of the judgment, but required the posting of a bond in the amount of the judgment plus three years interest as security.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7n8f8sLTDE

Gibson’s Bakery: “there is serious concern about [Oberlin College’s] ability to pay this sizeable judgment three years from now”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 19, 2019 174 Comments

With interest running at over $4k per day, Oberlin College seeks stay of execution of Gibson's Bakery $32 million judgment, but doesn't want to post a bond.

Gibson’s Bakery awarded over $6.5 million in attorney’s fees and expenses against Oberlin College

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 17, 2019 67 Comments

Added on top of previous $25 million judgment

Gibson’s Bakery says Oberlin College’s scorched earth defense justifies large legal fee award

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 15, 2019 51 Comments

"For instance, Grandpa Gibson, who is 90 years old, was subjected to five (5) days of questioning lasting nearly nineteen (19) hours."

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College: $5 million attorney’s fees may be a floor, not a ceiling

Posted by Daniel McGraw on July 10, 2019 58 Comments

The hourly time put in by the plaintiffs' and defense attorneys each was just under $5 million. That would seem to create a measure of "reasonable attorney's fees" to be awarded Gibson's -- the issue is whether and how much of a multiplier is applied.

Gibson’s Bakery seeks $9-13 million in attorney’s fees against Oberlin College

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 08, 2019 74 Comments

Court denies Oberlin College motion to postpone attorney's fees hearing, as "Plaintiffs intend to seek a lodestar multiplier of 2-3x counsel’s hourly fees, resulting in an award range of $9-13 Million plus expenses."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWRDMxes9m8

Former Oberlin College President: “Pay the court’s judgment, don’t fight it; apologize to the Gibson family and to the community”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 06, 2019 85 Comments

"do whatever is necessary to reaffirm the institution’s identity as a college, not a cause"

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College: The $13 million damage claim the jury wasn’t permitted to consider

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 02, 2019 77 Comments

Had the reputation repair damage theory gone to the jury, the final judgment -- even after adjusting for the tort reform caps -- could have been double the $25 million entered in the case.

Gibson’s Bakery disputes Oberlin College public relations campaign claiming it was “held liable for the speech of its students”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 29, 2019 142 Comments

Issues 56-page FAQ presenting trial evidence: “The recent efforts of Oberlin College and President Carmen Twillie Ambar to reframe this case as a First Amendment issue, while undermining the jury's decision, should be incredibly concerning to us all. Even after the jury’s verdict, the college refuses to take responsibility for its actions.”

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