punitive damages
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He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
When arguing for punitive damages against the tech companies, Lanier held up a jar of 415 M&Ms to show how a $1 billion fine would be a fraction of Alphabet’s $415 billion in shareholder equity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Another form of damages, punitive damages, are still set to be determined by the court.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
She remained stoic as the verdict, the $3-million damages award and the finding for punitive damages were read out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Normally, punitive damages are awarded only when the conduct in question is malicious, unusually reckless, or otherwise reprehensible.
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