A defendant is found liable for causing cancer for dumping toxins into the river.The court awards a plaintiff who was sick $5 million in damages,in addition to compensating the plaintiff for all medical costs,lost wages,pain and suffering,and actual losses.The $5 million award is intended to ensure the company never dumps toxins again.The $5 million is an example of what type of damages?

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A)Punitive damages are awarded both to punish conduct that is extremely
outrageous and to deter similar activity by the defendant and others.
B)Punitive damages are awarded both to punish conduct that is extremely outrageous and to deter similar activity by the defendant and others.
C)Punitive damages are awarded both to punish conduct that is extremely outrageous and to deter similar activity by the defendant and others.
D)Punitive damages are awarded both to punish conduct that is extremely outrageous and to deter similar activity by the defendant and others.
E)Punitive damages are awarded both to punish conduct that is extremely outrageous and to deter similar activity by the defendant and others.

A Defendant Is Found Liable for Causing Cancer for Dumping