In April, the United States paramo...

In April, the United States paramount Court issued an important decision restricting punitive damages--State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co v Campbell.

Punitive damages have lengthy been on the "short list" of issues that disquiet businesses, particularly insurers, and have been the focus of propos reforms at state and local plains For years, businesses have wanted to limit punitive damages. Headlines have reported multi-million dollar awards for seemingly minor injuries, based on punitive damages. These damages toss uncertainty into underwriting, risk management and other business planning.

Also, the threat of punitive damages inflates adjustment payments. Every defense attorney