Courts usually award punitive damages in cases in which the offender has committed ________.
A) Negligence
B) A strict liability offense
C) A res ipsa loquitur offense
D) A tort directly involving negligence per se
E) Gross negligence

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Punitive damages are typically awarded in cases where the offender has committed gross negligence, as this indicates a level of misconduct that goes beyond mere carelessness, showing a reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Courts Usually Award Punitive Damages in Cases in Which the Offender