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TexasTowelie

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2. I don't know the attitude of jurors in Iowa,

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 5, 2021, 03:57 AM

Jan 2021

but if they are anything similar to what they are in Texas, then jurors are extremely reluctant to grant awards for noneconomic damages. If the attorneys for plaintiffs can only reasonably expect to collect on the economic damages of a tort case, then a lot of cases will not proceed to trial which is an injustice.

I do realize that there should be some limits on court awards so that local governments and taxpayers aren't overwhelmed, but in my opinion punitive damages should always remain on the table even if they are capped.

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'punitive damages, which are intended to punish and deter future misconduct, are not available elleng Jan 2021 #1

I don't know the attitude of jurors in Iowa, TexasTowelie Jan 2021 #2