punitive damages
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The plaintiffs are asking for about $120 million in future earnings as well as additional millions for pain and suffering and punitive damages.
From Los Angeles Times
Aurinia and its U.S. subsidiary brought the suit against Tidmarsh, alleging defamation and injurious falsehood, and seeking damages for its losses, plus punitive damages.
The lawsuit is filed in Manhattan and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
“Because these are public entities, they’re not going to be liable for punitive damages.”
From Los Angeles Times
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
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