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What will be done with the punitive damages award?

April 26, 2017award Damages punitive

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What will be done with the punitive damages award?

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If after all appeals the insurance companies must pay the punitive damages award, the State of Oregon will receive 60% of the award under Oregon law. The other 40% will be distributed pursuant to the order of the court, which will determine how the money is to be divided. Only class members, not healthcare providers, may share in any punitive damages distribution.