In article ,
DevilsPGD wrote:

Because that benefits everyone collectively, both indirectly (by
encouraging better corporate citizens) as well as directly (gov't
funding either means more services from the gov't or less taxes)

Also, punative damages are a kind of fine and the fine usually goes
to the State. Whistleblowers, for instance, only get a cut of the take
if there is a recovery. I would have no problem with the plaintiff
getting a taste (the WB laws generally give around 10%) for their
troubles.

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