The Civil Rights Act of 1866 offers plaintiffs the possibility of higher compensatory and punitive damage awards than plaintiffs who file under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 allows for uncapped compensatory and punitive damages, whereas the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has a cap on compensatory and punitive damages. Therefore, plaintiffs who file under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 have the potential for higher damage awards.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 Offers Plaintiffs the Possibility