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Philip Morris USA v Williams

549 U.S. 346 (2007)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2007
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The Due Process Clause forbids punitive damages awards that punish a defendant for harm caused to non-parties to the litigation.

Key Principle

The Due Process Clause forbids a jury from using punitive damages to punish a defendant for harm caused to non-parties.

Area of Law

tort

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