punitive damages doctrine in Connecticut

6 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2000 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

Case	Followed	Cited
Berry v. Loiseaugreen conn · 1992 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998"Under Connecticut common law, the term `punitive damages' refers to the expenses of bringing the legal action, including attorney's fees, less taxable costs." Larsen Chelsey Realty Co. v. Larsen , 232 Conn. 480 , 517 n. 38, 656 A.2d 1009 (1995); see also Berry v. Loiseau , 223 Conn. 786 , 825-27 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992) (refusing invitation to abandon rule limiting punitive damages to litigation expenses less taxable costs). 1998"Under Connecticut common law, the term `punitive damages' refers to the expenses of bringing the legal action, including attorney's fees, less taxable costs." Larsen Chelsey Realty Co. v. Larsen , 232 Conn. 480 , 517 n. 38, 656 A.2d 1009 (1995); see also Berry v. Loiseau , 223 Conn. 786 , 825-27 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992) (refusing invitation to abandon rule limiting punitive damages to litigation expenses less taxable costs).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
Hanna v. Sweeney green conn · 1906 2 sentences 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	2	1992–1998
Saturn Construction Co. v. Premier Roofing Co. green conn · 1996 2 sentences 2000In count three, which contains the plaintiffs CUTPA claim, the plaintiff incorporates the allegations of counts one and two and adds that he was injured as a "result of the school's wilful failure to provide the plaintiff with notice of deficiencies so serious as to warrant to lead to dismissal. . . ." (Complaint, ¶ 23.) CUTPA provides that "[t]he court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper." General Statutes § 42-110g (a); Saturn Construction Co. v. Premier Roofing Co., Inc. , 238 Conn. 293 , 311 , 680 A.2d 1274 (1 2000In count three, which contains the plaintiffs CUTPA claim, the plaintiff incorporates the allegations of counts one and two and adds that he was injured as a "result of the school's wilful failure to provide the plaintiff with notice of deficiencies so serious as to warrant to lead to dismissal. . . ." (Complaint, ¶ 23.) CUTPA provides that "[t]he court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper." General Statutes § 42-110g (a); Saturn Construction Co. v. Premier Roofing Co., Inc. , 238 Conn. 293 , 311 , 680 A.2d 1274 (1	1	2000–2000
Hassett v. Carroll green · 1911 2 sentences 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	1	1998–1998
Larsen Chelsey Realty Co. v. Larsen green conn · 1995 2 sentences 1998"Under Connecticut common law, the term `punitive damages' refers to the expenses of bringing the legal action, including attorney's fees, less taxable costs." Larsen Chelsey Realty Co. v. Larsen , 232 Conn. 480 , 517 n. 38, 656 A.2d 1009 (1995); see also Berry v. Loiseau , 223 Conn. 786 , 825-27 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992) (refusing invitation to abandon rule limiting punitive damages to litigation expenses less taxable costs). 1998"Under Connecticut common law, the term `punitive damages' refers to the expenses of bringing the legal action, including attorney's fees, less taxable costs." Larsen Chelsey Realty Co. v. Larsen , 232 Conn. 480 , 517 n. 38, 656 A.2d 1009 (1995); see also Berry v. Loiseau , 223 Conn. 786 , 825-27 , 614 A.2d 414 (1992) (refusing invitation to abandon rule limiting punitive damages to litigation expenses less taxable costs).	1	1998–1998
Miller v. Drouin green conn · 1981 2 sentences 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	1	1998–1998
Markey v. Santangelo green conn · 1985 2 sentences 1997"To furnish a basis for recovery of [punitive] damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must show wanton or wilful CT Page 11771 malicious misconduct, and the language contained in the pleadings must be sufficiently explicit to inform the court and opposing counsel that such damages are being sought." Markey v. Santangelo, 195 Conn. 76 , 77 , 485 A.2d 1305 (1985). 1997"To furnish a basis for recovery of [punitive] damages, the pleadings must allege and the evidence must show wanton or wilful CT Page 11771 malicious misconduct, and the language contained in the pleadings must be sufficiently explicit to inform the court and opposing counsel that such damages are being sought." Markey v. Santangelo, 195 Conn. 76 , 77 , 485 A.2d 1305 (1985).	1	1997–1997
Bodner v. United Services Automobile Ass'n green conn · 1992 1 sentence 1992Bodner's insurance contract does not provide him coverage for the specific punitive damages claim he is pursuing in this case." Id., 497 .	1	1992–1992
Bishop v. Kelly green conn · 1988 1 sentence 1992The predecessor of General Statutes Section 14-295 was declared unconstitutional by our Supreme Court in Bishop v. Kelly, 206 Conn. 608 (1988).	1	1992–1992

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