Court Imposes 1-to-1 Punitive Damages Ration
The 3rd Circuit follows the lead of the Supreme Court, establishing a 1-to-1 ratio between compensatory and punitive damages.
February 28, 2009 at 07:00 PM
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To read more about the economic effects of punitive damages, click here.
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