Examples of 'punitive damages' in a sentence

Meaning of "punitive damages"

Punitive damages are a form of financial compensation that goes beyond compensating the victim for their losses. They are awarded to the injured party in a civil lawsuit to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and deter others from similar behavior. Punitive damages are intended to be significant and exemplary, serving as a deterrent and holding the defendant accountable for their actions. They are usually awarded in cases involving gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm

How to use "punitive damages" in a sentence

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We will pursue punitive damages on your behalf.
Punitive damages are the last type of damages.
Intentional act opens you up to punitive damages.
We award punitive damages equaling a total payout.
There should be no exemplary or punitive damages awarded.
And punitive damages for the wilful.
Plus three times that in punitive damages.
Punitive damages are handled differently in each state.
Could also win millions in punitive damages.
Punitive damages are not available in all cases.
And add a zero for punitive damages.
Punitive damages are not applicable in all cases.
We want the club and punitive damages.
Punitive damages are supposed to punish the wrongdoer.
Every penny you have in punitive damages.

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Punitive damages for this egregious conduct.
The jury did not award punitive damages.
Punitive damages may be awarded in addition to compensatory damages.
That we need to put an end to punitive damages.
The prospect of punitive damages looms like a buzzard.
For emotional distress and punitive damages.
Call it punitive damages for pain and suffering.
I want you to get used punitive damages.
The idea of punitive damages had been dismissed as unacceptable.
Lunsford is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
And punitive damages against the officer involved.
But the law is silent on punitive damages.
Punitive damages according to the situation.
There is no legal basis for punitive damages.
The claim for punitive damages also failed.
Davidson is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Punitive damages are limited to extraordinary cases.
Some states also allow punitive damages.
Punitive damages could not be awarded on a solidary basis.
I will sue you for punitive damages.
Punitive damages are designed to punish wrongdoers.
These can include compensatory or punitive damages.
The request for punitive damages was also dismissed.
Exemplary damages are often called punitive damages.
Punitive damages are not awarded as frequently as compensatory damages.
The real wild card is punitive damages.
Punitive damages in cases that involve gross negligence.
This is where seeking punitive damages can be helpful.
Punitive damages are not often awarded.
I will seek punitive damages as well.
Punitive damages are not allowed in all the states.
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation and punitive damages.
Obioma seeks punitive damages and legal fees.
But the real crux is the punitive damages.
Punitive damages are not typically appropriate in a car accident.

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