Punitive damages generally attempt to restore the plaintiff to the same position he or she was in before the tort occurred.

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Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant for their conduct and deter them from future similar conduct, rather than compensate the plaintiff. Compensatory damages are the type of damages that attempt to restore the plaintiff to the same position they were in before the tort occurred.

Punitive Damages Generally Attempt to Restore the Plaintiff to the Same