Punitive Damages

Case where jury awarded punitive damages for gross negligence.

Voss v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
  1. Voss v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 27, 2018)
  3. DefendantsState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyPlaintiffsClifford VossDefense AttorneysSteven R. HansenThomas A. AppelPlaintiff AttorneysClifford W. HorningJudgesAmy C. BarrettJoel M. FlaumMichael B. BrennanInstitutionsState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  4. Case Tags: Insurance Bad Faith;Punitive Damages;Underinsured Motorist Coverage;Seventh Circuit Decision
Calvert v. Xtra Lease LLC et al.
  1. Calvert v. Xtra Lease LLC et al.
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 21, 2018)
  3. VictimsWilliam CalvertDefendantsXtra Lease LLCXtra Inc.PlaintiffsTreva CalvertPlaintiff AttorneysFrank L. BransonJudgesSally MontgomeryInstitutionsDallas County Court at Law No. 3
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Product Liability;Trucking Accident;Punitive Damages
Scheidies v. Mount Royal Operations LLC
  1. Scheidies v. Mount Royal Operations LLC
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 14, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Kyle Scheidies, deceased; Defendant: Mount Royal Operations LLC
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Premises Liability;Mining Accident;Punitive Damages
Stith v. Sutherland et al
  1. Stith v. Sutherland et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (California, Los Angeles County Superior Court) (February 25, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily Stith (widow of David Stith); Defendants: Mark Sutherland, Thomas Reed, and Lisa Howard
  4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Civil Liability;Punitive Damages
West v. General Motors Company Inc. et al.
  1. West v. General Motors Company Inc. et al.
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) (2026-03-10)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily West, individually and as representative of the estate of Michael West; Defendants: General Motors Company Inc., Cruise LLC, and other unnamed entities
  4. Case Tags: Negligent Homicide;Product Liability;Autonomous Vehicle Defect;Punitive Damages
Nelson et al v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company
  1. Nelson et al v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 20, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: John Nelson, Mary Nelson, and a class of similarly situated policyholders; Defendant: Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company
  4. Case Tags: Insurance Bad Faith;Class Action Lawsuit;Property Damage Claim;Punitive Damages
White et al v. Pro Transport Savannah, Inc. et al
  1. White et al v. Pro Transport Savannah, Inc. et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States, Georgia, Chatham County State Court (May 18, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: White family members (estate of deceased driver); Defendants: Pro Transport Savannah, Inc., the trucking company, and its employee driver
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Motor Carrier Liability;Negligent Entrustment;Punitive Damages