Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

A female patient was awarded punitive damages after a physician sexually molested her during her annual pelvic examination. What are punitive damages designed to do? Do you feel that the amount of punitive damages should be limited to a specific monetary amount?


Asked on 8/19/09, 1:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

They're designed to deter and punish the defendant. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that punitive damages should not be "grossly excessive."

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Answered on 8/19/09, 4:31 am


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