The $40bn figure is for forfeited earnings and other damages.
The jury awarded $25.3 million in punitive damages and $3.9 million in other damages.
It arrived at a total award, over the 55 years, including nursing care and other damages, of $40 million.
Such a ruling combined with other damages could cost Ford as much as $3.5 billion in California alone.
Next came the second and third causes of action, which dealt with what was owed to a landlord: unpaid rent, court fees, and other damages.
The Natural Capital Coalition estimates the annual cost to the global economy of carbon emissions, pollution, and other damages caused by industry at $7.3 trillion£4.5tntn).
"We are in the process of ascertaining other damages incurred by our hosting centres, after which we will present a final claim amount.
The lawsuit seeks $160,000, which represents wages and overtime that the workers say they are due from the construction company, and some other damages.
"The US has itself said very openly that it seeks to minimise civilian casualties and provide compensation and other damages to civilians who die," he said.
The court also said on Monday that Morgan Stanley might be ordered to pay more later after an expert determined what other damages LVMH had suffered.
Despite the near settlement, university officials said they intended to go to mediation with Mr. Mulligan and were prepared to litigate to recover the security deposit and other damages.
