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9mmHP · January 28, 2008, 04:39 PM

Punitive damages are not available for purely negligent behavior. Punitives are to punish an intentional behavior, but negligence is an unintentional lapse of care.

January 28, 2008, 04:39 PM	#24
9mmHP Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2007 Location: Indiana/Indpls Metro Area Posts: 318	Punitive damages are not available for purely negligent behavior. Punitives are to punish an intentional behavior, but negligence is an unintentional lapse of care.