When can a jury award punitive damages?

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Punitive damages can be awarded by a jury for reprehensible conduct, such as intentional wrongdoing, fraud, or malice. It is meant to punish the defendant and deter others from engaging in similar behavior.

Answer: B 
 Punitive damages can also be awarded when the defendant engaged in a hazardous activity, such as manufacturing a faulty product or operating a dangerous machinery. The purpose is to deter the defendant and others from engaging in such activities in the future.

Answer: D 
 Punitive damages cannot be awarded simply because the actual damages do not amount to enough. Punitive damages are reserved for cases where the defendant's conduct is particularly reprehensible or hazardous.

Choice C is not a valid option because pain and suffering damages are separate from punitive damages and are meant to compensate the victim for physical or emotional harm.

When Can a Jury Award Punitive Damages