Under the broad consumer-protection laws of states like Washington, lawyers can seek treble damages for anything that smacks of fraud.

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Facing that challenge, the lawyers might reach for the similarly vague federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization law, which also allows for treble damages.

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There are further risks ahead as the judge could treble damages and grant an injunction to prevent Samsung from selling its wares in the United States.

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