Punitive damages, a form of compensation provided when gross misconduct is involved, are almost extinct mainly because people just don’t know the facts. A recent Wall Street Journal article featured Lanny Davis, a corporate lobbyist. Lanny argued that judges and juries should not be allowed to award punitive damages. His reasoning was that punishing a doctor for a negligent act, even if due to gross misconduct is improper. Lanny argues that the term negligence refers to an unintentional act and … Continue Reading >