punitive damages
plural noun
: damages awarded in excess of compensation to the plaintiff to punish a defendant for a serious wrong
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Fox also noted Davis ruled that Smartmatic would not be allowed to seek punitive damages.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
The case goes to trial after Davis ruled on Monday that while Smartmatic can still pursue its claims against Newsmax, the company cannot ask for punitive damages at trial.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In the days leading up to trial, the judge handed Newsmax a major victory by eliminating the possibility of a punitive damages award, which significantly reduced any amount the network might have to pay if it is found liable for defamation.
—Marshall Cohen, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
But Judge Eric Davis ruled Monday that there would be no punitive damages in the case and that Smartmatic would have to prove the actual financial impact of Newsmax’s actions.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
The case goes to trial after Davis ruled on Monday that while Smartmatic can still pursue its claims against Newsmax, the company cannot ask for punitive damages at trial.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In the days leading up to trial, the judge handed Newsmax a major victory by eliminating the possibility of a punitive damages award, which significantly reduced any amount the network might have to pay if it is found liable for defamation.
—Marshall Cohen, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
But Judge Eric Davis ruled Monday that there would be no punitive damages in the case and that Smartmatic would have to prove the actual financial impact of Newsmax’s actions.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Punitive damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punitive%20damages. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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