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Borkowski v. Borkowski

Citations

  • 39 N.Y.2d 982
  • 355 N.E.2d 287
  • 387 N.Y.S.2d 233
  • 1976 N.Y. LEXIS 2929

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  • “It is not essential ... that punitive damages be allowed in a fraud case only where the acts have been aimed at the public generally”
  • punitive damages may be awarded in case of gross and wanton fraud even absent allegations of public wrong
  • fraud on public not always essential, so long as conduct at issue was sufficiently “gross, wanton, or willful ... or ... morally culpable”
  • defrauding seriously ill patient of his insurance benefits

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