A Consumer Was Awarded $10 Million in a Lawsuit Because

A consumer was awarded $10 million in a lawsuit because she was paralyzed in an accident in which her vehicle rolled over. It was determined that the automobile company should pay her $2 million for medical care expenses, and the other $8 million was awarded to punish the company for selling a faulty product. Which type of damages does the $8 million represent?

A) punitive damages
B) compensatory damages
C) negligent damages
D) strict damages
E) repercussive damages