compensatory damages
noun
: money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.
The patient sued for compensatory damages.
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The Church family is suing for compensatory damages, including but not limited to medical expenses and physical pain and suffering.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Crowley is seeking an unspecified amount of economic and compensatory damages.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The former chief seeks unspecified economic and compensatory damages.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Asserting claims for tortious interference, civil conspiracy, commercial disparagement and violations of Illinois consumer fraud laws, the Butlers sought more than $50 million in compensatory damages and over $200 million in punitive damages.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Crowley is seeking an unspecified amount of economic and compensatory damages.
—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The former chief seeks unspecified economic and compensatory damages.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Asserting claims for tortious interference, civil conspiracy, commercial disparagement and violations of Illinois consumer fraud laws, the Butlers sought more than $50 million in compensatory damages and over $200 million in punitive damages.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2026
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“Compensatory damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compensatory%20damages. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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