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punitive damages

plural noun

Law.
  1. damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of punitive damages1

First recorded in 1970–75
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The lawsuit alleges negligence, breach of contract and several other causes of action, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages and reform of State Farm’s policies.

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We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.”

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The jury hasn’t yet reached a verdict on punitive damages and was expected to hear more arguments Thursday afternoon.

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The jury also awarded $500,000 each to the two men in punitive damages.

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After deliberations began on punitive damages, CNN attorneys reached an undisclosed settlement with Young.

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