Effective – 28 Aug 2021
537.1020. Punitive damages, when. — In any COVID-19 related action, punitive damages:
(1) May be awarded in accordance with sections 510.261 to 510.265 and subsection 8 of section 538.210; and
(2) Shall not exceed an amount in excess of nine times the amount of compensatory damages awarded.
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(L. 2021 S.B. 51 & 42)
Expires 8-28-25; see § 537.1035