What is the test for determining that a plaintiff's financial condition is not a factor in determining punitive damages?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Davidov Co. v. Issod, 78 Cal.App.4th 597, 92 Cal.Rptr.2d 897 (Cal. App. 2000):
5. Thus, it is clear that Weisenburg v. Molina, supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 478, the case cited by plaintiff at trial, is simply no longer good law to the extent that it suggests no evidence of financial condition is ever necessary for an award of punitive damages.
5. Thus, it is clear that Weisenburg v. Molina, supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 478, the case cited by plaintiff at trial, is simply no longer good law to the extent that it suggests no evidence of financial condition is ever necessary for an award of punitive damages.
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