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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.

        Focus Column

         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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