How to Use compensatory damages in a Sentence

compensatory damages

noun

• How compensatory damages are taxed to plaintiffs is tough too.
  — Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
• The suit seeks compensatory damages and relief.
  — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
• For the fifth count, the lawsuit asks for $15 million in compensatory damages.
  — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
• The three men are seeking compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at a jury trial.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
• The compensatory damages should be tax free, but not the punitive damages or interest.
  — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
• Vasquez and her team won over $10 million in compensatory damages on behalf of Depp in the suit.
  — Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024
• Meta and Google are facing compensatory damages of $3 million in the case.
  — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
• The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and costs, as well as a jury trial, but does not specify an amount.
  — Mark Harper, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
• She was awarded more than $4 million in compensatory damages.
  — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
• The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for Puryear and all members of the class, plus costs and attorneys fees.
  — Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
• The four lawsuits seek compensatory damages for the plaintiffs and punitive damages.
  — James Hill, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
• The women are asking a jury to award them compensatory damages and punitive damages.
  — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 15 June 2023
• Way, 34, was ordered to pay more than $4 million in compensatory damages.
  — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
• The suit seeks nominal damages, compensatory damages in an amount to be proven at trial and attorneys’ fees.
  — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 22 Aug. 2023
• The suit asks for an unspecified amount of overtime wages and compensatory damages, along with attorney fees.
  — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
• Jabbari is seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages in an amount that is to be determined at trial.
  — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
• White also argued that compensatory damages in the case should not exceed $14 million.
  — Aria Jones, Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2023
• The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial along with compensatory damages and attorney fees.
  — Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
• Heard, who had counter-sued her ex-husband, was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages for one of her allegations.
  — Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
• Therefore, Pratt ruled that the plaintiffs could get only compensatory damages, and not punitive damages.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
• The suit alleges assault and battery by the officer, along with negligence by the city, and seeks both punitive and compensatory damages.
  — Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2023
• Redford is asking for compensatory damages, back pay and damages for emotional distress.
  — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
• In the suit filed Monday, Hamby is seeking compensatory damages.
  — Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
• Amin had sued for $10 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
  — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
• Todd is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages.
  — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
• The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages against both airlines in the amount of at least $200,000.
  — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
• The lawsuit is seeking compensatory damages of more than $15,000.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
• That process, which sees lawyers from both sides given 20 minutes each to pitch the jurors, is already underway now that compensatory damages have been awarded.
  — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
• The suit is seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
  — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 14 May 2025
• Soto is seeking an unspecified amount of punitive and compensatory damages.
  — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026