Punitive Damages: Punishment, Deterrence, and Legal Limits

What You Need to Know About Punitive Damages This post clarifies the concept of punitive damages—awards designed to punish and deter egregious conduct—distinguishing them from standard compensatory damages. We explore the high legal standards for their imposition, the critical factors courts examine, and the constitutional limits established by the Supreme Court to prevent excessive verdicts. […]

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