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Punitive damages in consumer public interest litigation in China: an empirical study

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Punitive damages in consumer public interest litigation in China: an empirical study

X. Zhang and Y. Wang

Explore the dynamic world of punitive damages in consumer public interest litigation in China! This paper, conducted by Xingmei Zhang and Yu Wang, unravels the increasing use and judicial support for punitive damages since 2013, particularly in food and medicinal cases. Discover how these findings could shape future litigation practices.

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Abstract
This paper examines punitive damages in consumer public interest litigation in China since its implementation in 2013. The study uses data from China Judgements Online to analyze the characteristics of punitive damages, including calculation methods, judicial attitudes, and the management of awarded funds. The findings reveal increasing use of punitive damages, particularly in food and medicinal product cases, with judges generally supporting such claims. The study also discusses the attributes of punitive damages, their calculation, and management, proposing recommendations for standardization.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Aug 02, 2023
Authors
Xingmei Zhang, Yu Wang
Tags
punitive damages
consumer rights
public interest litigation
judicial support
China
food safety
medicinal products

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