California Supreme Court
Dec. 2, 2009
Court Caps Punitive Damages
The California Supreme Court for the first time endorsed a cap on punitive damages Monday, saying the amount shouldn't exceed compensatory damages in cases where a corporate defendant's conduct wasn't that bad.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court for the first time endorsed a cap on punitive damages Monday, saying the amount shouldn't exceed compensatory damages in cases where a corporate defendant's conduct wasn't that bad.
The ruling wasn't a total victory for business interests, however, because the court also made it easier for employees to sue managers for harassm...
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