How to Use compensatory damages in a Sentence
compensatory damages
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For the fifth count, the lawsuit asks for $15 million in compensatory damages.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
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How compensatory damages are taxed to plaintiffs is tough too.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
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The three men are seeking compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at a jury trial.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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The suit alleges assault and battery by the officer, along with negligence by the city, and seeks both punitive and compensatory damages.
—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2023
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The suit seeks nominal damages, compensatory damages in an amount to be proven at trial and attorneys’ fees.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 22 Aug. 2023
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The women are asking a jury to award them compensatory damages and punitive damages.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 15 June 2023
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Kaplan — who is not related to Lewis Kaplan, the judge overseeing the case — then asked the jury to award Carroll at least $24 million in compensatory damages.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2024
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White also argued that compensatory damages in the case should not exceed $14 million.
—Aria Jones, Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2023
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Heard, who had counter-sued her ex-husband, was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages for one of her allegations.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
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Jabbari is seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages in an amount that is to be determined at trial.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
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The suit seeks back pay with interest, sums for benefits with interest and compensatory damages.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 31 July 2023
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More recently, a U.S. jury found that Heard defamed Depp and awarded him $10 million in compensatory damages.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 May 2023
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In the end, the judge awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which were ultimately capped by the state of Virginia; the judge also awarded $2 million to Heard’s counterclaim.
—New York Daily News, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
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His legal team reportedly asked the jury last week to award $8 million in compensatory damages and $150 million in punitive damages.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2023
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The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages that include medical bills as well as punitive and other damages.
—Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 26 June 2023
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After a merciless six-week trial that spring, a jury found that Heard had defamed Depp and awarded the actor $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
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In seeking a jury trial, the lawsuit said Barber hopes for compensatory damages, attorney fees, expenses and cost of suit and other relief.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 June 2024
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Carroll is now seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and millions more in punitive damages.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 18 Jan. 2024
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The $170 million claim includes actual and compensatory damages, the proceeds of profits made from Baby Reindeer, and punitive damages.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 7 June 2024
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Jackson was ordered to pay the victim $200 million for past and future mental anguish (compensatory damages) and $1 billion in exemplary damages, per the statement.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
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Several months after the op-ed's publication, Depp sued Heard for defamation, requesting punitive and compensatory damages in the amount of $50 million.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
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The eight plaintiffs are asking for a jury trial, financial losses and compensatory damages.
—Jonathan Franklin, NPR, 7 June 2024
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The verdict, announced Wednesday, awarded the victim $3 million in compensatory damages and $4 million in punitive damages.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 2 Mar. 2023
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MacAlpine’s lawsuit is seeking that she be reinstated to her former job, receive back pay and compensatory damages, along with punitive damages and attorney’s fees.
—Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Feb. 2023
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Earlier this month, Judge Eddie Sturgeon ruled against Gao in the civil case, ordering her to pay more than $23 million in compensatory damages and $8 million in punitive damages to her former boss and his companies.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
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According to the Times, the family initially sought $20 million in compensatory damages and $41 million in punitive damages.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
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The jury award includes compensatory damages for the emotional harm the victims suffered as a result of McCarthy’s conduct in addition to punitive damages to punish McCarthy.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
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Dennis was awarded $7 million in compensatory damages and $325 million in punitive damages.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2023
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Cheeks is seeking $340 million in compensatory damages, any other relief the court deems appropriate, plus other damages, costs and attorney fees.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2024
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Patton’s guardian is seeking a jury trial and compensatory damages including pain and suffering, punitive damages under 14th Amendment claims, and attorney fees.
—Tim Evans, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2024
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