J. Clarke wrote:
Han wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in
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Tort damages consist of several pieces: recovery of economic loss,
pain & suffering, loss of consortium, and so on. My plan is to
divert ALL "punitive" damages to the state. Punitive damages are
really "fines" to discourage future rascally behavior by the
defendant, so why should the plaintiff benefit? In many cases,
punitive damages dwarf all other awards and it is they that make
the case worthwhile for the plaintiff bar.

So now the state treats lawsuits as a source of revenue and does
everything it can to encourage them.

Can you say "unintended consequences"?


Ooh! Good point!