A.G. File No. 2005-147

Punitive Damages

February 01, 2006

 


The measure provides that the manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a product shall not be found guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice—and therefore cannot be required to pay punitive damages—if the product that allegedly caused injury was in compliance with all regulations, requirements, or standards of the federal and state agencies responsible for overseeing the product.