In the Philip Morris USA v. Williams case, the Supreme Court stated that punitive damages may be properly imposed in certain cases but, because of constitutional limitations, cannot be grossly excessive.

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Final Answer : True, Explanation :  The Supreme Court in Philip Morris USA v. Williams held that while punitive damages can be awarded, they must not be grossly excessive in order to comply with the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, thus setting a constitutional limit on the size of punitive damages awards.

In the Philip Morris USA v. Williams case, the Supreme Court stated that punitive damages may be properly imposed in certain cases but, because of constitutional limitations, cannot be grossly excessive.

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