Narrative Opinion Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued an order on remand following the Supreme Court's decision in The Dutra Group v. Batterton. The appellate court vacated its prior opinion dated January 23, 2018, which had affirmed the district court's denial of Dutra Group's motion to strike the prayer for punitive damages. The appellate court has now reversed the district court's order and remanded the case for further proceedings in accordance with the Supreme Court's ruling.
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Application: The appellate court vacated its prior opinion and reversed the district court's order based on the Supreme Court's decision.
Reasoning: The appellate court vacated its prior opinion dated January 23, 2018, which had affirmed the district court's denial of Dutra Group's motion to strike the prayer for punitive damages.
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Application: The district court's denial of the motion to strike punitive damages was reversed, aligning with the Supreme Court's decision on the issue.
Reasoning: The appellate court has now reversed the district court's order and remanded the case for further proceedings in accordance with the Supreme Court's ruling.