Compensatory damages are said, by the Supreme Court, to be given only for "direct physical injury." That cannot include "mental injury."

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Compensatory damages can be awarded for mental injury, in addition to physical injury. This was established by case law, such as the landmark case of NIED (negligent infliction of emotional distress).

Compensatory Damages Are Said, by the Supreme Court, to Be