- Stage
- Failed
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 1, 2012
What it does
Existing law authorizes the plaintiff, in an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice, to recover damages for the sake of example and by way of punishing the defendant in addition to the actual damages.
Where it stands
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
Failed
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.