When used in this chapter, the following words, shall have the meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Economic damages” means damages, to the extent they are provided by applicable law, for: objectively verifiable pecuniary damages arising from medical expenses and medical care, rehabilitation services, mental health treatment, custodial care, loss of […]
In a civil action, each injured plaintiff may be awarded: Compensation for economic damages suffered by each injured plaintiff; and Compensation for any noneconomic damages suffered by each injured plaintiff not to exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) for all injuries and occurrences that were or could have been asserted, regardless of whether the […]
If liability is found in a civil action, then the trier of fact, in addition to other appropriate findings, shall make separate findings for each claimant specifying the amount of: Any past damages for each of the following types of damages: Medical and other costs of health care; Other economic damages; and Noneconomic damages; and […]
In a civil action in which punitive damages are sought: Punitive damages may only be awarded if the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant against whom punitive damages are sought acted maliciously, intentionally, fraudulently or recklessly; In an action in which the claimant seeks an award of punitive damages, the trier […]
