Damages are (generally) up constrained by the defendant’s ability to pay

The purpose of a fine is to punish the wrongdoer and dissuade others from offending. The purpose of damages is to restore the wronged party to their original position.

In recent times, there is a tendency to link fines to corporate profits or revenues but that is generally as a means of increasing the fines rather than limiting them.

If a fine or lawsuit bankrupts the defendant then it bankrupts the defendant.

Damages are (generally) not constrained by the defendant’s ability to pay

The purpose of a fine is to punish the wrongdoer and dissuade others from offending. The purpose of damages is to restore the wronged party to their original position.

In recent times, there is a tendency to link fines to corporate profits or revenues but that is generally as a means of increasing the fines rather than limiting them.

If a fine or lawsuit bankrupts the defendant then it bankrupts the defendant.

Damages are (generally) up constrained by the defendant’s ability to pay

The purpose of a fine is to punish the wrongdoer and dissuade others from offending. The purpose of damages is to restore the wronged party to their original position.

If a fine or lawsuit bankrupts the defendant then it bankrupts the defendant.

Damages are (generally) up constrained by the defendant’s ability to pay

The purpose of a fine is to punish the wrongdoer and dissuade others from offending. The purpose of damages is to restore the wronged party to their original position.

In recent times, there is a tendency to link fines to corporate profits or revenues but that is generally as a means of increasing the fines rather than limiting them.

If a fine or lawsuit bankrupts the defendant then it bankrupts the defendant.