CGLaw Pod
Welcome to CGLaw Pod, the podcast channel brought to you by CaseyGerry, the most established personal injury law firm in San Diego / Founded in 1947.
Our podcast features a team of experienced personal injury attorneys who will share their knowledge and insights with our audience. Each episode will cover a different topic related to personal injury law, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and more.
Our attorneys will discuss their experiences representing clients, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to achieve successful outcomes. They will also provide thoughts on how to navigate the legal system and protect your rights if you or a loved one has been injured.
At CGLaw Pod, we are committed to educating our audience about personal injury law and helping them understand their legal options. Whether you are a fellow attorney, a victim of negligence or simply interested in learning more about this area of law, our podcast is the perfect resource for you.
Tune in to CGLaw Pod and join us in our mission to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and tools they need to seek justice and recover the compensation they deserve.
CGLaw Pod
The Ganci Law Update - EP8: How the Law Determines if Punitive Damages are Excessive
In this episode, CaseyGerry attorney Eric Ganci discusses how the law determines if punitive damages are excessive.
If a person has acted negligently or improperly and has harmed someone else as a result, California law sometimes allows the plaintiff to seek punitive damages in addition to compensation. Delving into the recent 2022 case, Doe v. Lee, Ganci explores when a verdict for punitive damages is excessive in the eyes of the law. The law provides three factors to determine if a verdict is excessive:
- The reprehensibility of the defendant's action.
- The harm suffered by the plaintiff in correlation to the punitive damages sought.
The wealth of the defendant. Doe v. Lee (2022) 79 Cal.App.5th 612
Simonyan v. Nationwide (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 889
Gruenberg v. Aetna Ins. Co. (1973) 9 Cal.3d 566, 573
California Code of Civil Procedure 2860
California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.7(b), Comment 4
Learn more about Eric Ganci