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How Are Punitive Damages Awarded?

Advice, Is It Worth It?

Punitive damages punish a party for bad behavior. They are normally reserved for the most blatant cases of wrongdoing and can make a lawsuit far more expensive for an employer. In a recent California case, the defendant’s behavior was so egregious that the jury wanted the company to pay $22.8 million in punitive damages. The […]

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