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A tentative ruling in favor of Stanley Black was issued on Monday, March 21, in his lawsuit against his 35-year business partner, Robert Barth. After a two-week trial, the judge ordered Robert Barth to pay back Stanley Black $13.4 million. Half of which was considered to be for punitive damages. Howard E. King, Stanley Black's Lawyer, stated that Robert Barth had taken $7 million in corporate opportunities for personal profit. Robert Barth’s lawyer, claimed that they were disappointed with the ruling, stating that the ruling is fraud both factually and legally.