Lakestani

Akbar Lakestani was arrested and tortured while visiting his ailing mother in Iran, suffering permanent injuries.

At a glance

• Case: Lakestani v. Islamic Republic of Iran
• Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Violations: Torture
• Status: Judgment entered
• Judgment awarded: $14,000,000+

Judgment amounts are the amounts awarded by the court, not amounts collected. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.