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16 SELINA BROWN v. COUNTY OF PASSAIC -- rank: 808

... Inc. , 419 N.J. Super. 244 , 264 (App. Div. 2011); N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a) and (b) (setting forth criteria for imposition of punitive ...

docket:	a1607-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-06-06
status:	unpublished
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17 EROL DEVLI v. NORMAN DAVID TASCI -- rank: 782

... A. 2A:15-5.9 to -5.17. Analyzing the N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c) factors, she repeated her findings defendant: Intentionally misappropriated funds ... Purpose Of The [PDA]. C. The Punitive Damage Award Violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12 And Defendant's Due Process Rights. i. Deterrence is not ... and willful disregard of persons who foreseeably might be harmed . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). 'Wanton and willful disregard' is defined as 'a deliberate ... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. N.J.S.A. 2A:15- - 5.12(b)(1)-(4). When deciding the punitive damage amount, the ... misconduct was terminated; and the financial condition of the defendant. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c)(2)-(4). The A-2573-20 16 defendant's ...

docket:	a2573-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-08
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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18 REBEKAH S. ZAKROCKI v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY and FREEHOLD FORD -- rank: 769

... a wanton and willful disregard" of the risk in question. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). The standard of proof is "clear and convincing evidence ... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(b).] The Act requires "'intentional wrongdoing in the sense of ... As the Act specifies, even gross negligence will not suffice. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). Ford argues that the low rate of hot sticking ... duration of the misconduct and the defendant's "financial condition." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c). The jury must determine the extent of the need ... the jury is precluded from reaching such a conclusion. Indeed, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c) sets no minimum for punitive damages awards, and under ...

docket:	a5799-06
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-07-29
status:	Published
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19 REBEKAH S. ZAKROCKI v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY and FREEHOLD FORD -- rank: 769

... a wanton and willful disregard" of the risk in question. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). The standard of proof is "clear and convincing evidence ... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(b).] The Act requires "'intentional wrongdoing in the sense of ... As the Act specifies, even gross negligence will not suffice. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). Ford argues that the low rate of hot sticking ... duration of the misconduct and the defendant's "financial condition." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c). The jury must determine the extent of the need ... the jury is precluded from reaching such a conclusion. Indeed, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c) sets no minimum for punitive damages awards, and under ...

docket:	a5769-06
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-07-29
status:	Published
citation:
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20 LARRY D. CLANTON v. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC. -- rank: 766

... governing whether an award of punitive damages is warranted, see N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a), (b), in support of the conclusion that punitive damages ...

docket:	a1737-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-09-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
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21 PETRIC ASSOCIATES, INC v. CCA CIVIL, INC -- rank: 766

... with 'actual malice' or 'a wanton and willful disregard,' see N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 5.12, warranting the compensatory and punitive damages awards. However, A-3571 ... willful disregard'' pursuant to the New Jersey Punitive Damages Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 5.12. We disagree. 10 We note that defendant does not challenge ...

docket:	a3571-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-06-08
status:	Unpublished
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22 CAROL TARR v. BOB CIASULLI'S MACK AUTO MALL, INC. -- rank: 759

... was terminated; and (4) The financial condition of the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c).] In respect of assessment of “the financial condition ... Act. See L. 1995, c. 142, § 4 (codified at N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12). In order to determine what evidence is relevant to a ... of the misconduct to the defendant” when assessing punitive damages. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(d)(4). That necessitates consideration of the defendant’s financial ... when determining the amount of a punitive damages award. See N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c); see also Motorola , supra , 509 F. 3d at 82 ...

docket:	a-19-07
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decided:	2008-03-27
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citation:	194 N.J. 212
Document Size:	45723

23 JOHN BARON v. KARMIN PARALEGAL SERVICES -- rank: 756

... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12.] N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(c) provides guidelines by which the trier of fact is ... malice or wanton and willful disregard of plaintiff's rights. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). A-1025-18T1 16 'An award of punitive damages ...

docket:	a1025-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-11-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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24 IN THE MATTER OF THE GLORIA T. MANN REVOCABLE TRUST. -- rank: 753

... of' plaintiff when she took the $37,000 distribution. See N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a). ''Actual A-2663-19 21 malice' [is defined as ...

docket:	a2663-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-06-02
status:	Published
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25 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2242-20.opn.html -- rank: 753

... foreseeably might be harmed by' defendants' alleged acts or omissions, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12(a), within the meaning of the Punitive Damages Act, A ...

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26 REGINA G. CAVALIERE v. BRIDGEWATER COMMONS MALL, II LLC -- rank: 746

... malice or that defendant acted with willful and wanton disregard. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12. "Actual malice" is defined by the PDA as "an intentional ...

docket:	a4303-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2009-02-04
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	60843

27 CHRISTINE KANELLOS v. WILLIAMS TERMITE CO., et al. -- rank: 743

... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12] In addition, the PDA defines the two qualifying kinds of ...

docket:	A2876-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
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28 CHRISTINE KANELLOS v. WILLIAMS TERMITE CO., et al. -- rank: 743

... the conduct or any concealment of it by the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12] In addition, the PDA defines the two qualifying kinds of ...

docket:	A2428-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
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29 L.T. v. F.M. -- rank: 733

... Pleasure Prods, Inc. , 215 N.J. 48 , 58 (2013) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12). Thus, the ultimate burdens of proof in each action were ...

docket:	a2422-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-11-14
status:	published
citation:	438 N.J.Super. 76 102 A.3d 398
Document Size:	47025

30 MID-MONMOUTH REALTY ASSOCIATES a New Jersey General Partnership v. METALLURGICAL INDUSTRIES, INC., a New Jersey Corporation; METALLURGICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC., a New Jersey Corporation; BRIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, a New Jersey Corporation IRA L -- rank: 730

Original Wordprocessor Version (NOTE: The status of this decision is Unpublished .) NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION This opinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case ...

docket:	a0237-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
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