NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-10 (2026)

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This Chapter applies to every claim for punitive damages, regardless of whether the claim for relief is based on a statutory or a common-law right of action or based in equity. In an action subject to this Chapter, in whole or in part, the provisions of this Chapter prevail over any other law to the contrary. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2005–2025 · leading case: Crain v. Butler, 419 F. Supp. 2d 785 (E.D.N.C. 2005).

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Crain v. Butler, 419 F. Supp. 2d 785 (E.D.N.C. 2005). · cites it 4× “Moreover, the language codified in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-10 that this “[c]hapter prevails] over any other law to the contrary” and the definition of “defendant” in N.”

Harrell v. Bowen, 655 S.E.2d 350 (N.C. 2008). · cites it 5× “N.C.G.S. § 1D-10 (2005). Thus, since N.C.”

Cahoon v. Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Found. (E.D.N.C. 2020). · cites it 2× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-10. Under North Carolina law, a party can recover punitive damages “only if the claimant proves that the defendant is liable for compensatory damages” and that at least one statutory aggravating factor was present and “was related to the injury for which…”

Neil v. Warren Cnty. Bd. of Educ. (E.D.N.C. 2022). · cites it 2× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-10; see, e.g., Driskell v.”

CPI Sec. Sys., Inc. v. Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (W.D.N.C. 2024). “§ 1D-10. This includes untrebled UDTPA damages.”

CPI Sec. Sys., Inc. v. Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (4th Cir. 2025). “” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-10. The statute provides that “[p]unitive damages may be awarded only if the claimant proves that the defendant is liable for compensatory damages” and proves “by clear and convincing evidence” the existence of one of three aggravating factors — fraud,…”

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