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punitive damages

NOUN
compensation in excess of actual damage
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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

This week, Brian Panish, the Iskanders’ attorney, told jurors in the Van Nuys courtroom that they needed to award punitive damages for the couple’s “reprehensible” conduct the day of the crash.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday, in arguing for punitive damages, Panish said Peter Grossman was the only witness to deny his wife’s conduct and refused to admit she was a killer.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

The complaint seeks a permanent injunction, an award no less than for $15 million for actual damages and punitive damages.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

There shall be no annexations, no contributions, no punitive damages....

From The Economic Consequences of the Peace by Keynes, John Maynard



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