date:Apr 15, 2013
A jury awarded a Florida billionaire $12 million Friday in his dispute over phony vintage wine, and he vowed to do more to expose wine frauds. He also proclaimed it his happiest day since winning the America's Cup in 1992.
Out of sight! Over the moon! William Koch said as he described his feelings after emerging giggling with glee from a courtroom in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. We weren't even expecting any damages and we got $12 million. Unbelievable!
The verdict came against businessma