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Paralegal

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After trial in a negligence suit, the jury awarded $500,000 to the plaintiff. Out of the $500,000, $100,000 was allocated as compensatory damages for the plaintiff’s medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The remaining $400,000 was awarded because the jury concluded that the defendant’s conduct was outrageous and reckless. Thus, the additional $400,000 was awarded as ___________________.
  1. Consequential damages.
  2. Actual damages.
  3. Incidental damages.
  4. Punitive damages.
Explanation
Answer: D - Punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages if a defendant’s conduct was outrageous or reckless. Black’s Law Dictionary 170, 171 (2d Pocket Ed. 2001).
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