Nothing earth-shattering here. The California Court of Appeal (Second District, Division Four) concludes in an unpublished opinion that a $142,500 punitive damages is not excessive in relation to a $57,000 compensatory damages award (ratio of 2.5 to one).
California Court of Appeal
Devlin v. Foot & Ankle Doctors: $142,500 in Punitive Damages Affirmed
April 27, 2010
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