punitive damages

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Recent Examples of punitive damages In 2003, Biafra was ordered by California’s Court of Appeal to replay the outstanding royalties with additional punitive damages. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 9 May 2025 No punitive damages were awarded to victims, and the Illinois Appellate Court later upheld the jury’s decision. Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025 There was a jury verdict for compensatory and punitive damages, which was appealed. Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The complaint is seeking compensatory and punitive damages of more than $50 million. David Close, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for punitive damages

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“Punitive damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punitive%20damages. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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