Punitive Damages
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Punitive Damages has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Nov 2025).
Punitive damages, or exemplary damages, are damages assessed in order to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct and/or to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which formed the basis of the lawsuit. Although the purpose of punitive damages is not to compensate the plaintiff, the plaintiff will receive all or some of the punitive damages in award.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Field | Law |
Who talks about Punitive Damages on podcasts?
Blayne Alexander brought up Punitive Damages; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Talking Dateline: “The Death of Dr. Schwartz" with Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Nov 2025) — Blayne Alexander
What is Punitive Damages mentioned alongside?
Punitive Damages is most often mentioned alongside California, Instagram and Preponderance of the Evidence.
Mentioned together: California, Instagram, Preponderance of the Evidence, Texas, John Hanks Alexander, Mark & Mini Cecil, Dr. Jeff Leo, Atlanta, NBC News, Florida