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Most likely, the numbers have gone up because there is now lots of attention being paid to identifying and reporting events. Facilities now know that they can report thei

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Recklessness & Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are awarded in addition to actual damages when the defendant acted with recklessness, malice, or deceit. They are intended to punish and thereby deter blameworthy conduct, and are generally not recoverable for breach of contract. The Supreme Court has held that three guidelines help determine whether a punitive damages award violates constitutional due process:

The reprehensibility of the conduct being punished;
The reasonability of the relationship between the harm and the award;
And the difference between the award and the civil penalties authorized in comparable cases.

Punitive damages are awarded in addition to actual damages when the defendant acted with recklessness, malice, or deceit.

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