1796: Judges Revive James Huntsman’s Fraud Lawsuit Against Mormon Church
Mormon Stories Podcast
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The Law of Punitive Damages
Huntsman then filed suit in federal district court alleging fraud by the church and seeking a return of his tithing donations. He also sought exemplary and punitive damages. Punitive damages are not about reimbursing the plaintiff for any damage they've actually suffered. They are literally about sending a message. And I don't know if the church is regretting that decision. If not, maybe it will in the future if it isn't already.
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