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Deeana Giroski
on Nov 21, 2024
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Which statement is true regarding punitive damages in product liability cases?
A) Punitive damages are not available in product liability actions.
B) The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the wealth of the defendant only.
C) The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the maliciousness of the action only.
D) The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the wealth of the defendant and the maliciousness of the action.
E) Punitive damages are meant to compensate the plaintiff for injury and to make the plaintiff whole.
Punitive Damages
Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit, exceeding simple compensation and intended to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing.
Wealth
A measure of the value of all assets of worth owned by a person, community, company, or country.
Maliciousness
The quality of having the intent to do harm, cause distress, or engage in wrongful actions deliberately.
- Identify the varieties of compensable harm in cases of product liability.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the varieties of compensable harm in cases of product liability.