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Maybe! The justice system allows for damages beyond just compensation. Sometimes, it's about sending a message.

• cm2187 9y ago
  In France the judge doesn't have any discretion on damages. The defendant is liable for all damages as a result of his action. Even if these amount to $1 billion.
  • kuroguro 9y ago
    What's the point? There's no way anyone could pay that.
    • tyingq 9y ago
      Just in case they win the lottery perhaps? Debt is debt.
  • 77pt77 9y ago
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A9r%C3%B4me_Kerviel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A9r%C3%B4me_Kerviel >he was found guilty and sentenced to five years of prison, with two years suspended, full restitution of the $6.7 billion which was lost Good luck with that when >permanent ban from working in financial services