punitive damages
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She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages along with her attorneys’ fees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
But the court reduced the $45.2 million in punitive damages awarded by a jury to $1.5 million, citing limits under Texas law.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Compensation for physical injury is excluded from gross income, but punitive damages and any interest earned are taxable.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Financial firms are seeking to curb punitive damages and route complex cases to other arbitration forums, which would require SEC approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
A court subsequently awarded them nearly a million dollars in compensatory and punitive damages.
From Wild Justice by Ruth M. Sprague
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