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Recent Examples of punitive damages
Duffy is demanding a trial by jury and is seeking compensatory and economic damages, punitive damages against Avelo Airlines and a permanent injunction requiring Avelo to reenter Duffy into the Pilot Records Database.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vasquez is seeking damages for unpaid wages and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages, though the exact amount was not reported.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
The judge denied the defendants’ request to dismiss the negligence, emotional distress and punitive damages claims.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
Other requests include compensatory and punitive damages, front pay, attorney and witness fees, expenses and other relief the court deems necessary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vasquez is seeking damages for unpaid wages and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages, though the exact amount was not reported.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
The judge denied the defendants’ request to dismiss the negligence, emotional distress and punitive damages claims.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
Other requests include compensatory and punitive damages, front pay, attorney and witness fees, expenses and other relief the court deems necessary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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 6 May. 2026.
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