Which Statement Is True Regarding Punitive Damages in Product Liability

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding punitive damages in product liability cases?

• A)Punitive damages are meant to compensate the plaintiff for injury and to make the plaintiff whole.
• B)Punitive damages are not available in product liability actions.
• C)The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the wealth of the defendant and the maliciousness of the action.
• D)The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the wealth of the defendant only.
• E)The amount of the punitive-damage award is determined by the maliciousness of the action only.

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