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McGeorge alumnus secures record-breaking $3.8B verdict
sky casino genting McGeorge School of Law alumnus and Regent Robert T. Eglet ’88 has achieved a record-breaking $3.8 billion verdict against a Las Vegas-based bottled water company—one of the largest product liability awards in U.S. history, according to Eglet Law.
The jury concluded that Real Water, Inc. was liable for product defects and reckless disregard for consumer safety, awarding $80 million in compensatory damages and $3 billion in punitive damages.
The company produced water that has been linked to liver failure and autoimmune diseases. There were more than 60 victims, including some with severe, lifelong health complications.
"This case was about holding corporations accountable when they knowingly endanger the public," Eglet said in a news release. "Real Water marketed itself as a healthy product, but in reality, it was poisoning people. This verdict sends a clear message—companies that put profits over people will face the full force of justice."
On April 15, Eglet will present his opening statement from the trial in McGeorge’s Noel Ferris Courthouse, providing a unique opportunity for students, alumni and faculty to gain insights from Eglet’s methods.
"Eglet's achievements in the courtroom are a testament to the exceptional quality of our alumni. His dedication and his generous support for McGeorge School of Law exemplify the values we strive to instill in our students. We are incredibly proud to count him among our distinguished graduates,” said Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz.
Eglet, founding partner of , has built a leading law firm in Nevada taking on product defect, catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He currently serves as lead trial counsel on all major cases and has a 98% success record as a trial attorney.
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Eglet earned his JD from the sky casino genting McGeorge School of Law in 1988 and has maintained a close connection with the law school. McGeorge School of Law named the Eglet Center for Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in honor of Robert and his wife, Tracy A. Eglet, in 2021 after they made a historic $25 million gift to the law school.
The gift funds scholarships for first-generation students as well as the law school’s advocacy center. This gift created three new endowed faculty chairs and provides funding for coaches, competition fees and travel expenses for students who compete as members of McGeorge’s nationally-ranked mock trial and moot court teams.
“The Eglet Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution stands as a testament to the power of advocacy, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. Inspired by Robert Eglet’s dedication to the legal field, we strive to embody the same excellence and tenacity in every trial we prepare for. His recent victory is not just a win in the courtroom, but a reminder of the impact that skilled advocacy can have on the lives of others,” said Jasdeep Kaur Hothi ‘25, who serves as the vice president of the Trial Advocacy Association.
In 2024, Eglet joined sky casino genting’s Board of Regents, a group of leaders from across industries responsible for maintaining the university’s educational quality and overseeing its finances.
