punitive

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The jurors ordered the companies to pay $6 million in damages, including $3 million in punitive damages, holding them accountable for the mental health toll of their design choices.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In a second phase, jurors added a further $3 million in total punitive damages after finding both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The jury also determined that additional punitive damages, which are meant to punish the companies, were warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

She remained stoic as the verdict, the $3-million damages award and the finding for punitive damages were read out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Death row is the most restrictive punitive confinement permitted.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson