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Originally Posted by steeleshark2
If the Officer is grossly negligent in what he did, it is a good chance it can get awarded if he could prove he lost money because of it (Ie time off work). Also, do not believe everything you see on tv.  |
Grossly... is not easy to prove when it usually comes down to 1 vs. 1.
And I'm just quoting Judge Judy because it is true... rarely will judges give out time or any kind of punitive damages, no matter who is the defendant. There job is to make you whole, not award bonus'.
(I probably shouldn't have thrown in the "especially..." part)