Reuters reported that judge J. Kevin Chason reduced the jury award in the wrongful death suit brought against Fiat Chrysler (FCA) involving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The judge ruled that the family of 4-year-old Remington Walden, who died in the crash, should receive $30 million for wrongful death and $10 million for pain and suffering, rather than the jury’s award of $120 million for the death and $30 million for pain and suffering.

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Chason also denied a motion from FCA for a new trial, calling the evidence presented during the two-week trial "overwhelming."  FCA spokesman Michael Palese said said the judge's latest ruling did not address errors in the trial.