Until very recently, 2005 was the last time the California Supreme Court rendered an opinion of consequence regarding punitive damages. That changed with Roby v. McKesson Corp., S149752, 2009 DJDAR 16712.
There, the "jury found that plaintiff employee, Charlene J. Roby, was wrongfully discharged based on her medical condition and related disability. The jury found both harassment and discrimination, and it awarded $3,511,000 in compensatory damages and $15 million in punitive...
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