Why Do Plaintiffs Mitigate Damages?
In the US, plaintiffs are legally obligated to mitigate damages when they sue for damages. While people are legally entitled to sue for damages when they have been injured by others, they are expected to take reasonable precautions to prevent the damages from increasing. This doctrine in law is also known as the law of avoidable consequences. If a court determines that damages could have been avoided if the plaintiff had undertaken a reasonable action, the total award of damages may be reduced.
