BLAW $3301$ Module $19$

Note that the Bien case takes place in Texas. It is easy to sympathize with the plaintiff, but keep in mind that you are likely to be the business $($and thus defendant$)$ in a tort lawsuit. Consider the consequences if you encourage or engage in intentionally tortious conduct.

Punitive Damages are available for particularly egregious actions like intentional torts and are awarded in addition to compensatory damages.

For State Farm v$.$ Campbell, identify

The general rule about the limits of punitive damage amounts

The exception to that general rule

For Boeken v$.$ Philip Morris, assume that the plaintiff is entitled to punitive damages. Your task is to determine whether the exception in State Farm v$.$ Campbell should apply so that the punitive damages can exceed the general rule.