Punitive Damages: The Award for Outrageous Misconduct

Meta Description Discover what punitive damages are, how they differ from compensatory awards, and the high bar of proof—malice, fraud, or gross negligence—required to obtain them in a civil lawsuit. Learn about the purpose of punishment and deterrence in tort law. In the realm of civil litigation, most cases revolve around compensatory damages, which aim […]

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