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I believe that is exactly what punitive damages are. J&J caused harm. Since it's not a criminal case, the punitive damages are punishment and a deterrent for th

I believe that is exactly what punitive damages are. J&J caused harm. Since it's not a criminal case, the punitive damages are punishment and a deterrent for them and others not to harm consumers.

joering2 10y ago
Why can't it be a criminal case when people got really hurt? Compare it with someone who forged a $100 bill a few times and went to jail for 20+ years.
- gcb0 10y ago
  the law sees the first as a small negligence, and the counterfeiter as soneone undermining State power.
- pbhjpbhj 10y ago
  In criminal cases the measure of guilt is strict, in tort it's usually more relaxed.