punitive damages
Example Sentences
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Joseph is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and payment of attorney fees in an amount to be determined at trial.
From Los Angeles Times
The jury also asked whether it was charged to determine the amount of punitive damages, adding to speculation that it might hand the Skaggs family an award beyond economic and emotional distress damage.
From Los Angeles Times
His parents have now launched legal action against Meta in a US court seeking punitive damages claiming that Instagram was not safe.
From BBC
The Skaggs family is seeking not only lost earnings and emotional distress damages but also punitive damages.
From Los Angeles Times
On Tuesday, Lee ordered the government to "strengthen fines and make punitive damages a reality", calling for "substantive and effective countermeasures".
From Barron's
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