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Compensations in a Personal Injury Case

LegalReader

In contrast to compensatory damages, punitive damages are awarded when a defendant commits deliberate, malicious, or fraudulent acts that cause harm to another person.

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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’

JURIST

” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.

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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action

JonathanTurley

The crew could sue for a reckless act on the set under these rules though members could face serious pre-trial litigation under the elements to these rules. They could also seek punitive damages in such a case. Compensatory damages cover both economic and non-economic damages.

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Laramie vs. Philip Morris Decision Upheld by Mass. High Court

LegalReader

Massachusetts' high court upholds a 2019 jury decision regarding punitive damages.