Determining Damages

How the jury in the O.J. Simpson civil case must determine the awards:

PHASE 1

* Compensatory damages: Ron Goldman’s parents, Fred Goldman and Sharon Rufo, prevailed in their claims for compensatory damages. The award includes $7,961 to cover the cost of Ronald Goldman’s funeral, and more important, compensation for the loss of their son’s love, companionship and moral support.

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$ 8.5 million compensatory damages

PHASE 2

A second round of deliberations now follows, with testimony about Simpson’s financial assets.

* Survivorship: Ronald Goldman’s estate filed a survivorship claim accusing Simpson of battery. Jurors ordered Simpson to compensate Goldman’s legal heirs--his parents--for property damage incurred during the assault. That amounts to just $100, for his bloodied jeans and shirt.

Nicole Simpson’s estate also filed a survivorship claim accusing Simpson of battery. The estate was awarded $250 in property damages for the black dress she was wearing.

* Punitive damages: Jurors must now decide punitive damages. The estates of Goldman and Nicole Simpson are asking for such damages to punish Simpson for his conduct. Jurors will not decide the amount of punitive damages.

* punitive damages