Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

reasonable requests

is it reasonable to ask for punitive damages and emotional distress compensation when dealing witha neglegence issue?


Asked on 2/09/09, 6:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: reasonable requests

Emotional distress yes, if its well supported by the facts. Punitive damages - no, as the purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant for intentional/willful conduct that involves malice or other ill will. Mere negligence is not enough.

Thanks,

Arkady

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Answered on 2/10/09, 2:08 pm


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