A Very Wealthy Defendant Intentionally Assaults His Butler

A very wealthy defendant intentionally assaults his butler. The butler sues and the wealthy defendant is found to have committed a tort. The court decides to award punitive damages. In determining the amount of punitive damages, what are some factors that will be taken into account?

A) The severity of the wrongful conduct and the wealth of the defendant.
B) The fact the defendant is wealthy and that the victim was an employee.
C) The severity of the defendant's conduct and the fact the victim was an employee.
D) The length of service the butler provided to the defendant and the wealth of the defendant.
E) The wealth disparity between the butler and the wealthy defendant.