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Punitive damages cap goes into effect in Tennessee

October 4, 2011

On October 1st, the Tennessee Civil Justice Reform Act of 2011 took effect, capping punitive damages at $500,000 or two times compensatory damages, whichever is greater. By my count, 31 states now impose caps on punitive damages (or prohibit them altogether).

Hat tip: Torts Prof Blog

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