Section 14 Financial Condition of Defendant

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When determining the amount of punitive damages to be awarded, the worth or financial condition of the tortfeasor is a relevant consideration. Barnett v. La Societe Anonyme Turbomeca Fr., 963 S.W.2d 639, 655 (Mo. App. W.D. 1997) (citing Green v. Miller, 851 S.W.2d 553, 555 (Mo. App. W.D. 1993)). The Barnett court further determined that the language in Green shows that the law allows evidence in addition to the assets minus liabilities figure. Id. See also Call v....