compensatory
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The lawsuit is filed in Manhattan and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
"Excessive cold activates compensatory regulatory mechanisms in the animals' bodies, causing them to expend more energy to stay warm. This can mask the real effects of any substance," explains the researcher.
From Science Daily
Sanchez’s employer, Fox Corp., is named as a co-defendent in the suit, in which Tole seeks compensatory and punitive damages to be determined at trial.
From Los Angeles Times
Tole is seeking compensatory and punitive damages to be determined at trial.
From Los Angeles Times
They are seeking compensatory and punitive damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
From Los Angeles Times
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