intentional and wanton violation in Connecticut

2000They are to be awarded "when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of these rights." Collens v. New Canaan Water Co., 155 Conn. 477 , 489 (1967).

2000"Punitive damages, applying the rule in this state as to torts, are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." Collens v. New Canaan Water Co., 155 Conn. 477 , 489 , 234 A.2d 825 (1967).

2015Ultimately, [t]he decision to set aside a verdict entails the exercise of a broad legal discretion . . . that, in the absence of clear abuse, we shall not disturb.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Edmands v. CUNO, Inc., 277 Conn. 425 , 452–53, 892 A.2d 938 (2006). ‘‘[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992). ‘‘In awarding punitive damages . . . [t]he trial court

2015Ultimately, [t]he decision to set aside a verdict entails the exercise of a broad legal discretion . . . that, in the absence of clear abuse, we shall not disturb.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Edmands v. CUNO, Inc., 277 Conn. 425 , 452–53, 892 A.2d 938 (2006). ‘‘[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992). ‘‘In awarding punitive damages . . . [t]he trial court

2011The court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.” “The language is clear and unambiguous; the awarding of punitive damages is within the discretion of the trial court.” Staehle v. Michael’s Garage, Inc., 35 Conn. App. 455, 462 , 646 A.2d 888 (1994). “[A]warding punitive damages . . . under CUTPA is discretionary . . . and the exercise of such discretion will not ordinarily be interfered with on appeal unless the abuse is manifest or injustice appears to have been done. . . . [T]o award punitive or exemplary damages,

2011The court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.” “The language is clear and unambiguous; the awarding of punitive damages is within the discretion of the trial court.” Staehle v. Michael’s Garage, Inc., 35 Conn. App. 455, 462 , 646 A.2d 888 (1994). “[A]warding punitive damages . . . under CUTPA is discretionary . . . and the exercise of such discretion will not ordinarily be interfered with on appeal unless the abuse is manifest or injustice appears to have been done. . . . [T]o award punitive or exemplary damages,

2014In order to obtain an award of common-law punitive damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must be sufficient to allow the trier of fact to find that the defendant exhibited ‘‘a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Alaimo v. Royer, 188 Conn. 36, 42 , 448 A.2d 207 (1982); see also Markey v. Santangelo, 195 Conn. 76, 77 , 485 A.2d 1305 (1985) (‘‘[t]o furnish a basis for recovery of [common-law punitive] damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must show wanton or wilful m

2014In order to obtain an award of common-law punitive damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must be sufficient to allow the trier of fact to find that the defendant exhibited ‘‘a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Alaimo v. Royer, 188 Conn. 36, 42 , 448 A.2d 207 (1982); see also Markey v. Santangelo, 195 Conn. 76, 77 , 485 A.2d 1305 (1985) (‘‘[t]o furnish a basis for recovery of [common-law punitive] damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must show wanton or wilful m

2002Co., 221 Conn. 149, 160 , 602 A.2d 988 (1992).

2002Co., 221 Conn. 149, 160 , 602 A.2d 988 (1992).

2017"Punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tessmann v. Tiger Lee Construction Co. , 228 Conn. 42 , 54-55, 634 A.2d 870 (1993) (no abuse of discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA where contractors' numerous derelictions included representation that it would do work using its own employees but in fact relied on subcontractors, driveway not constructed to afford easy access to kitchen to accommodate plaintiff's medical condition, drivewa

2017"Punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tessmann v. Tiger Lee Construction Co. , 228 Conn. 42 , 54-55, 634 A.2d 870 (1993) (no abuse of discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA where contractors' numerous derelictions included representation that it would do work using its own employees but in fact relied on subcontractors, driveway not constructed to afford easy access to kitchen to accommodate plaintiff's medical condition, drivewa

2015Punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 420 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008). ‘‘Recklessness is a state of consciousness with reference to the consequences of one’s acts. . . .

2015Punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 420 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008). ‘‘Recklessness is a state of consciousness with reference to the consequences of one’s acts. . . .

1994Collens v. New Canaan Water Co. , 155 Conn. 477 , 489 , 234 A.2d 825 ; Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Silver , 154 Conn. 116 , 128 , 222 A.2d 220 ; Vandersluis v. Weil , 176 Conn. 353 , 358 , 407 A.2d 982 (1978).

1994Collens v. New Canaan Water Co. , 155 Conn. 477 , 489 , 234 A.2d 825 ; Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Silver , 154 Conn. 116 , 128 , 222 A.2d 220 ; Vandersluis v. Weil , 176 Conn. 353 , 358 , 407 A.2d 982 (1978).

2017The rule in this state as to torts is that punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Citations omitted.) DeSantis v. Piccadilly Land Corp. , 3 Conn.App. 310 , 315, 487 A.2d 1110 (1985).

2017The rule in this state as to torts is that punitive damages are awarded when the evidence shows a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Citations omitted.) DeSantis v. Piccadilly Land Corp. , 3 Conn.App. 310 , 315, 487 A.2d 1110 (1985).

2003"To support an award for punitive damages, the evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sorrentino v. All Season Services, Inc., 245 Conn. 756 , 778 , 717 A.2d 150 (1998).

2003"To support an award for punitive damages, the evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sorrentino v. All Season Services, Inc., 245 Conn. 756 , 778 , 717 A.2d 150 (1998).

2003"The flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive damages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence." Nielsen v. Wisniewski , 32 Conn. App. 133 , 138 , 628 A.2d 25 (1993).

1995In addition, punitive damages may be awarded under CUTPA when the evidence reveals "a reckless indifference to the rights of CT Page 13421 others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." Gargano v. Heyman, 203 Conn. 616 , 622 (1987); Nielsen v. Wisniewski, 32 Conn. App. 133 , 138 (1993).

2003The court will not award the plaintiffs punitive damages. "[P]unitive damages are available when there is evidence of a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lawson v. Whitney's Frame Shop , 42 Conn. App. 599 , 608 , 682 A.2d 1016 (1996).

2003The court will not award the plaintiffs punitive damages. "[P]unitive damages are available when there is evidence of a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lawson v. Whitney's Frame Shop , 42 Conn. App. 599 , 608 , 682 A.2d 1016 (1996).

1981Collens v. New Canaan Water Co., 155 Conn. 477, 489 , 234 A.2d 825 [1967]; Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Silver, 154 Conn. 116, 128 , 222 A.2d 220 [1966]; Hall v. Smedley Co., 112 Conn. 115, 119 , 151 A. 321 [1931].

1981Collens v. New Canaan Water Co., 155 Conn. 477, 489 , 234 A.2d 825 [1967]; Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Silver, 154 Conn. 116, 128 , 222 A.2d 220 [1966]; Hall v. Smedley Co., 112 Conn. 115, 119 , 151 A. 321 [1931].

2003The court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.” “[A]warding punitive damages . . . under CUTPA is discretionary . . . and the exercise of such discretion will not ordinarily be interfered with on appeal unless the abuse is manifest or injustice appears to have been done. . . . [T]o award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tanpiengco v. Tasto, 72 Conn. App. 81

2003The court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.” “[A]warding punitive damages . . . under CUTPA is discretionary . . . and the exercise of such discretion will not ordinarily be interfered with on appeal unless the abuse is manifest or injustice appears to have been done. . . . [T]o award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tanpiengco v. Tasto, 72 Conn. App. 81

1998Although "[t]he common-law doctrine of punitive damages, which allowed juries to award damages beyond mere compensation and practically at their own discretion, is no longer the law of this State"; Hassett v. Carroll , 85 Conn. 23 , 38 , 81 A. 1013 (1911), citing Hanna v. Sweeney , 78 Conn. 492 , 62 A. 785 (1906); and "[i]n this state even punitive damages are designed not to punish the defendant for his offense but rather to compensate the plaintiff for his injuries"; Miller v. Drouin , 183 Conn. 189 , 190 , 438 A.2d 863 (1981); Connecticut does recognize a common law prayer for punitive dama

1998Although "[t]he common-law doctrine of punitive damages, which allowed juries to award damages beyond mere compensation and practically at their own discretion, is no longer the law of this State"; Hassett v. Carroll , 85 Conn. 23 , 38 , 81 A. 1013 (1911), citing Hanna v. Sweeney , 78 Conn. 492 , 62 A. 785 (1906); and "[i]n this state even punitive damages are designed not to punish the defendant for his offense but rather to compensate the plaintiff for his injuries"; Miller v. Drouin , 183 Conn. 189 , 190 , 438 A.2d 863 (1981); Connecticut does recognize a common law prayer for punitive dama

1998Although "[t]he common-law doctrine of punitive damages, which allowed juries to award damages beyond mere compensation and practically at their own discretion, is no longer the law of this State"; Hassett v. Carroll , 85 Conn. 23 , 38 , 81 A. 1013 (1911), citing Hanna v. Sweeney , 78 Conn. 492 , 62 A. 785 (1906); and "[i]n this state even punitive damages are designed not to punish the defendant for his offense but rather to compensate the plaintiff for his injuries"; Miller v. Drouin , 183 Conn. 189 , 190 , 438 A.2d 863 (1981); Connecticut does recognize a common law prayer for punitive dama

1998Although "[t]he common-law doctrine of punitive damages, which allowed juries to award damages beyond mere compensation and practically at their own discretion, is no longer the law of this State"; Hassett v. Carroll , 85 Conn. 23 , 38 , 81 A. 1013 (1911), citing Hanna v. Sweeney , 78 Conn. 492 , 62 A. 785 (1906); and "[i]n this state even punitive damages are designed not to punish the defendant for his offense but rather to compensate the plaintiff for his injuries"; Miller v. Drouin , 183 Conn. 189 , 190 , 438 A.2d 863 (1981); Connecticut does recognize a common law prayer for punitive dama

1996Hinchiffe v. American Motors Corporation, 184 Conn. 607 , 613 (1981). 8) If punitive damages are claimed pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 42-110g (a), facts must be alleged to show "wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence" or a "reckless indifference to the rights of others" or "an intentional and wanton violation of those rights." Gargano v. Heyman, 203 Conn. 616 , 622 (1987).

1991CT Page 5735 Since C.U.T.P.A. allows the court, in its discretion, to award punitive damages, in addition to "simple" damages, Hinchliffe v. American Motors Corp., 184 Conn. 607 , 617 (1981), the court must consider whether defendant's conduct revealed "a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights. . . ." Gargano v. Heyman, 203 Conn. 616 , 622 (1987) (Citations omitted).

2025(Internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarter & English, LLP v. Jarrow Formulas, Inc., 351 Conn. 186, 208 , 329 A.3d 898 (2025). ‘‘[I]n . . . light of the increas- ing costs of litigation, punitive damages in this state can also punish and deter wrongful conduct.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 209. ‘‘In order to obtain an award of common-law punitive damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must be sufficient to allow the trier of fact to find that the defendant exhibited a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those right

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive dam- ages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth, supra, 310 Conn. 446 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc., 273 Conn. 478, 486 , 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive dam- ages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim, 131 Conn. App. 99 , 139–40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarded in amounts equal

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive damages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth , supra, 310 Conn. at 446 , 78 A.3d 76 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc. , 273 Conn. 478 , 486, 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); *294 Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim , 131 Conn.App. 99 , 139-40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarde

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive dam- ages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth, supra, 310 Conn. 446 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc., 273 Conn. 478, 486 , 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive dam- ages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim, 131 Conn. App. 99 , 139–40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarded in amounts equal

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive damages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth , supra, 310 Conn. at 446 , 78 A.3d 76 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc. , 273 Conn. 478 , 486, 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); *294 Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim , 131 Conn.App. 99 , 139-40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarde

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive damages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth , supra, 310 Conn. at 446 , 78 A.3d 76 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc. , 273 Conn. 478 , 486, 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); *294 Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim , 131 Conn.App. 99 , 139-40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarde

2017In fact, the flavor of the basic requirement to justify an award of punitive damages is described in terms of wanton and malicious injury, evil motive and violence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ulbrich v. Groth , supra, 310 Conn. at 446 , 78 A.3d 76 ; see also Votto v. American Car Rental, Inc. , 273 Conn. 478 , 486, 871 A.2d 981 (2005) (trial court exercises discretion to award punitive damages under CUTPA after finding party acted recklessly); *294 Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Ganim , 131 Conn.App. 99 , 139-40, 30 A.3d 703 (under CUTPA, punitive damages awarde

2015Ultimately, [t]he decision to set aside a verdict entails the exercise of a broad legal discretion . . . that, in the absence of clear abuse, we shall not disturb.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Edmands v. CUNO, Inc., 277 Conn. 425 , 452–53, 892 A.2d 938 (2006). ‘‘[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992). ‘‘In awarding punitive damages . . . [t]he trial court

2015Ultimately, [t]he decision to set aside a verdict entails the exercise of a broad legal discretion . . . that, in the absence of clear abuse, we shall not disturb.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Edmands v. CUNO, Inc., 277 Conn. 425 , 452–53, 892 A.2d 938 (2006). ‘‘[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992). ‘‘In awarding punitive damages . . . [t]he trial court

2014The individual plaintiff is entitled to recover, as general damages, for the injury to his reputation and for the humiliation and mental suffering which the libel caused him.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lyons v. Nichols, 63 Conn. App. 761, 768 , 778 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 906 , 782 A.2d 1244 (2001). “[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992).

2014The individual plaintiff is entitled to recover, as general damages, for the injury to his reputation and for the humiliation and mental suffering which the libel caused him.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lyons v. Nichols, 63 Conn. App. 761, 768 , 778 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 906 , 782 A.2d 1244 (2001). “[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992).

2014The individual plaintiff is entitled to recover, as general damages, for the injury to his reputation and for the humiliation and mental suffering which the libel caused him.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lyons v. Nichols, 63 Conn. App. 761, 768 , 778 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 906 , 782 A.2d 1244 (2001). “[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992).

2014The individual plaintiff is entitled to recover, as general damages, for the injury to his reputation and for the humiliation and mental suffering which the libel caused him.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lyons v. Nichols, 63 Conn. App. 761, 768 , 778 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 906 , 782 A.2d 1244 (2001). “[I]n order to award punitive or exemplary damages, evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Berry v. Loiseau, 223 Conn. 786, 811 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992).