Punitive Damages Reform: HB 1 (1987).

Ohio

Requires a plaintiff to show by “clear and convincing” evidence that she suffered “actual damages” because a defendant acted with “malice, aggravated or egregious fraud, oppression or insult” for the award of punitive damages.  Provides a government standard defense for FDA approved drugs.

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