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Recent Examples of punitive damages
Plaintiffs also can seek punitive damages if malice, fraud, knowledge or willful avoidance can be proven.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The lawsuit is asking for over $75,000 in punitive damages and more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, in addition to attorney fees, costs and expenses.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Their attorneys call for a jury trial and punitive damages.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
The suit is seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The lawsuit is asking for over $75,000 in punitive damages and more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, in addition to attorney fees, costs and expenses.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Their attorneys call for a jury trial and punitive damages.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
The suit is seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 14 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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