compensatory damages
noun
: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.
The patient sued for compensatory damages.
Examples of compensatory damages in a Sentence
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The lawsuit is seeking an unspecified amount of monetary compensation for back wages and back benefits, as well as front pay, compensatory damages, including emotional distress damages, and attorney’s fees and any other relief as determined by the court.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The three men are seeking compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at a jury trial.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages of at least $20 million, punitive damages and for Naperville and its police department to implement training and oversight to prevent future civil rights violations.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 22 May 2024
Moye has been awarded $400,000 in compensatory damages, which are to be paid by Pouparina, court records show.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
According to the lawsuit, the family is seeking in excess of $25,000 in compensatory damages plus any additional attorney’s fees and court costs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
The jury award includes compensatory damages for the emotional harm the victims suffered as a result of McCarthy’s conduct in addition to punitive damages to punish McCarthy.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Carroll was awarded $17.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
In the end, the judge awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which were ultimately capped by the state of Virginia; the judge also awarded $2 million to Heard’s counterclaim.
—New York Daily News, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The three men are seeking compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at a jury trial.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages of at least $20 million, punitive damages and for Naperville and its police department to implement training and oversight to prevent future civil rights violations.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 22 May 2024
Moye has been awarded $400,000 in compensatory damages, which are to be paid by Pouparina, court records show.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
According to the lawsuit, the family is seeking in excess of $25,000 in compensatory damages plus any additional attorney’s fees and court costs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
The jury award includes compensatory damages for the emotional harm the victims suffered as a result of McCarthy’s conduct in addition to punitive damages to punish McCarthy.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Carroll was awarded $17.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
In the end, the judge awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which were ultimately capped by the state of Virginia; the judge also awarded $2 million to Heard’s counterclaim.
—New York Daily News, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
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