What Are Punitive Damages in California Litigation?
Punitive damages are not intended to compensate a plaintiff but to punish and deter defendants that engage in particularly egregious conduct. Punitive damages are defined…
Los Angeles Tenants Recover $855,000.00 in Punitive Damages Against Landlord that Committed Significant Fraud Against the City’s Department of Building and Safety
In Garcia v. Myllyla, 40 Cal. App. 5th 990 (2019), nine (9) tenants prevailed in a jury trial against their landlord for various claims, including…