In awarding punitive damages,a court considers all of the following EXCEPT
A)the difference between the punitive award and any civil penalties used in similar cases.
B)the ratio between the harm suffered and the award.
C)the financial condition of the plaintiff.
D)the reprehensibility of the defendant's conduct.

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The financial condition of the plaintiff is not relevant in determining the amount of punitive damages to be awarded. The court considers the reprehensibility of the defendant's conduct, the harm suffered by the plaintiff, and the ratio between the harm and the award, as well as other factors such as the defendant's financial resources and the amount of civil penalties used in similar cases.

In Awarding Punitive Damages,a Court Considers All of the Following