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Title XXXVI STATUTORY ACTIONS AND TORTS

Chapter 537

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  537.1020.  Punitive damages, when. — In any COVID-19 related action, punitive damages:

  (1)  May be awarded in accordance with sections 510.261 to 510.265 and subsection 8 of section 538.210; and

  (2)  Shall not exceed an amount in excess of nine times the amount of compensatory damages awarded.

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(L. 2021 S.B. 51 & 42)

Expires 8-28-25; see § 537.1035


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