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A Defendant Is Found Liable for Causing Cancer for Dumping

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A defendant is found liable for causing cancer for dumping toxins into the river.The court awards a plaintiff who was sick $5 million in damages,in addition to compensating the plaintiff for all medical costs,lost wages,pain and suffering,and actual losses.The $5 million award is intended to ensure the company never dumps toxins again.The $5 million is an example of what type of damages?


A) Compensatory
B) Punitive
C) Retaliatory
D) Revenge
E) Nominal

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