California Court of Appeal April 23, 2008, B204061 (Little Co. of Mary Hosp. v. the Superior Court)

Opinion

PERLUSS, P. J.

INTRODUCTION

No claim for punitive damages may be made in any action against a religious corporation unless the trial court first concludes the plaintiff has evidence that “substantiates that [he or she] will meet the clear and convincing standard of proof’ for punitive damages under Civil Code section 3294.

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(Code Civ. Proc., § 425.14.