Does a plaintiff have the burden of establishing a defendant's financial condition if they are seeking punitive damages?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from B.C. v. Cottone, G051967 (Cal. App. 2018):
A plaintiff seeking punitive damages bears the burden of establishing a defendant's financial condition. (Adams v. Murakami (1991) 54 Cal.3d 105, 122-123.)
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