concept   punitive damages

2 commonsense assertions
Cultures (2) United States (1) European Union (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 punitive damages United States Punitive damages are frequently given in US lawsuits to punish and discourage egregious conduct. 3
2 punitive damages European Union Punitive damages are rare in the European Union legal system, which prioritizes compensatory damages for actual losses. 2