Plaintiffs Verdict in Gay Conversion Case - Ferguson v. Jonah

Jonah v. Ferguson was brought under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act for "gay conversion therapy". The Act provides for "ascertainable losses" - e.g. the money spent on the fraudulent treatment. Demonstrated losses are trebled, and counsel fees can be awarded in favor of the prevailing party. They are likely to greatly exceed the proven losses. - gwc

Verdict for Plaintiffs on almost all counts. All votes were unanimous (7-0)

The only no votes were (Referring to the July Verdict Form linked below):

Question 9 & 10 (Plaintiffs Michael Ferguson) as to defendants Arthur Goldberg and JONAH, Inc.; Yes as to Alan Downing.


Question 13 & 14 (Plaintiff Bella Levin) No as to Alan Downing; Yes as to defendants Arthur Goldberg and JONAH, Inc.

ALL OTHER QUESTIONS were answered YES

Ascertainable Losses:
Benji Unger (Question 4) $17,950
Chaim Levin (Question 8) $650
Michael Ferguson (Question 12): $1,050
Bella Levin (Question 16): $4,000
Jo Bruck (Question 20): $500

Jury Interrogatories
<p>Courtesy of <a href="http://equalitycasefiles.org/">Equality Case Files</a><p style="text-align:center !important;"><a href="http://files.eqcf.org/private-ferguson-v-jonah-trial-blank-jury-verdict-form/"><iframe src="http://files.eqcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Ferguson-v-JONAH-Jury-Verdict-Form-final-6-24-15.pdf" border="0" width="776px" height="707px" /></a></iframe></p></p>

Jury Interrogatories
<p>Courtesy of <a href="http://equalitycasefiles.org/">Equality Case Files</a><p style="text-align:center !important;"><a href="http://files.eqcf.org/cases/ferguson-v-jonah-trial-jury-instructions/"><iframe src="http://files.eqcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Ferguson-v-JONAH-Jury-Instructions-final.pdf" border="0" width="776px" height="707px" /></a></iframe></p></p>