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Thomas is seeking a jury trial and requesting compensatory and punitive damages.
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
The judgment, filed on July 3, awarded Chronis’ estate nearly $1.3 million to cover medical expenses, $250,000 for pain and suffering, more than $16,000 for funeral costs, and $500,000 in punitive damages.
—Zenebou Sylla, CNN, 19 July 2024
The cross-complaint also called for punitive damages for Sandoval.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
Chronis’ estate was awarded more than $2 million, including over $1.2 million in medical expenses, $500,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for Chronis’ pain and suffering and about $16,000 for funeral expenses, WATE reported.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
The judgment, filed on July 3, awarded Chronis’ estate nearly $1.3 million to cover medical expenses, $250,000 for pain and suffering, more than $16,000 for funeral costs, and $500,000 in punitive damages.
—Zenebou Sylla, CNN, 19 July 2024
The cross-complaint also called for punitive damages for Sandoval.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
Chronis’ estate was awarded more than $2 million, including over $1.2 million in medical expenses, $500,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for Chronis’ pain and suffering and about $16,000 for funeral expenses, WATE reported.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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“Punitive damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punitive%20damages. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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