A successful plaintiff in a product liability suit can only recover punitive damages if the manufacturer disregarded federal statutory regulation.

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A successful plaintiff in a product liability suit may recover punitive damages in certain circumstances, such as if the manufacturer acted with reckless disregard for consumer safety. Disregarding federal statutory regulation is not the only factor that may lead to the awarding of punitive damages.

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