The complaint asked for general damages, punitive damages, restitution of funds paid and an injunction to prevent Variety from further comment on the movie, but did not specify the amount sought.
The lawsuit, which seeks damages, restitution and other relief, is the latest action by a working group created by President Obama to pursue wrongdoing that led to the 2008 financial crisis.
The lawsuit seeks "damages for Plaintiff and each class member, including but not limited to compensatory damages; restitution; injuctive relief; attorneys' fees; and the cost of this suit".
Among other things, the lawsuit seeks damages, restitution and attorneys' fees.
Like the Cioffi-Tannin case, last week's "settlement" with mortgage brokers, whose patent fraud contributed to the housing bubble and ensuing collapse, was embarrassing -- whether one believes it was supposed to constitute compensation for damages, restitution for conduct, or deterrence against future abuse.
His topic is terrorists and their fund-raising, as well as the damage, and restitution that needs to be made, to victims of terrorism.
Warning: When well-intentioned, but misinformed financial advisers damage participants, restitution is warranted because advisers are fiduciaries who should know better.
In the West, removal of dangerous people from society and the restitution of damage is the priority, not emotional closure.
Europe won a ruling in the WTO that requires America to replace the tax code or make restitution for damage to European companies.
A summary of the legislation mailed to reporters reads, in part: "Amounts paid by corporations, which constitute restitution for damage caused by the violation of any law, are exempted and remain deductible".
