§ 34-24-3-3 Punitive damages

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34-24-3-3 Punitive damages

    Sec. 3. It is not a defense to an action for punitive damages that the defendant is subject to criminal prosecution for the act or omission that gave rise to the civil action. However, a person may not recover both:

    (1) punitive damages; and

    (2) the amounts provided for under section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter.