What is the test for punitive damages in a civil action brought by a plaintiff in her civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Neel v. Cnty. of San Diego, Case No.: 18-CV-1764 W (MSB) (S.D. Cal. 2019):
"[P]unitive damages may be assessed under 42 U.S.C. 1983 when a defendant's conduct is shown to be motivated by evil motive or intent, or if it involves reckless or callous indifference to the federally protected rights of others." Fair Hous. of Marin v. Combs, 285 F.3d 899, 906 (9th Cir. 2002) (citing Smith v. Wade, 461 U.S. 30, 56 (1983)).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a federal government official be held liable for civil damages in a civil case brought by a plaintiff who was not aware of the impact of the actions of a federal civil servant on her client's civil rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on qualified immunity from civil damages for civil damages in a civil case brought by a former state department employee who was ordered to stop doing her job by mistake? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a civil action brought by a federal civil servant who allegedly violated the civil rights of a plaintiff? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for qualified immunity from civil damages in a civil action brought by a plaintiff who alleges she was sexually harassed and sexually harassed by a member of her staff while on duty? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for qualified immunity from civil damages in a civil action brought by a plaintiff who alleges that she was sexually harassed by a member of her staff while on duty? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for punitive damages in a civil case brought by a plaintiff against a defendant for failing to protect her from the effects of abortion? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a plaintiff in a civil action brought by a defendant in an assault case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a civil case brought by a plaintiff, who alleges that the county failed to properly train for the purpose of enforcing her civil rights, is a county liable for the violation of her constitutional rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining if a judge has jurisdiction to determine whether a plaintiff is a plaintiff in a civil proceeding in a federal civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the range of damages available to plaintiffs in a civil action brought against Google? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
