In a case of civil litigation, what might a defendant who is being sued for distributing an employee’s private information face?
In a case of civil litigation, what might a defendant who is being sued for distributing an employee’s private information face?
In a case of civil litigation, a defendant being sued for distributing an employee's private information might face an injunction. An injunction is a court order that mandates the defendant to stop engaging in certain behaviors or to take specific actions to remedy the situation. This is a common legal remedy in civil cases where stopping the harmful behavior is necessary to protect the plaintiff's rights.
I agree with the prompt. What are the possible punishments? Compensation (monetary and/or injunctive)
Civil litigation occurs in the courts, when one person (the plaintiff) sues another person (the defendant) to redress a wrong. The plaintiff often seeks a monetary judgment from the defendant. The plaintiff may also seek an “injunction,” which is a court order mandating the defendant to stop engaging in certain behaviours. Important categories of civil litigation include contracts and torts. For instance, a plaintiff might sue for a breach of a contract that promised confidential treatment of personal information.