Co. Can't Limit Punitive Damages For Ill. Dehumidifier Fire

By Mark Payne ( February 4, 2026, 8:08 PM EST) -- A dehumidifier manufacturer lost its bid to limit the punitive damages sought by property owners and their insurer for damage they say was caused by a product defect when an Illinois federal court ruled Tuesday the owners' punitive damages are for the total damage, not just the deductible for their uninsured loss....

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