Labor/Employment
Nov. 15, 2002
Large Punitive Award Won't Automatically Be Reduced
Focus Column - Employment Law - By Michelle A. Reinglass - The decision to let stand a $290 million punitive damages award was a signal that the size of such awards will not automatically trigger reduction or reversal.
Employment Law
By Michelle A. Reinglass
Punitive damages give rise to emotional disagreement between employees and employers. Employers argue that punitive damages constitute unconstitution...
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