Gov. Code, § 818 · Article 2. Liability of Public Entities
Gov. Code, § 818
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a public entity is not liable for damages awarded under Section 3294 of the Civil Code or other damages imposed primarily for the sake of example and by way of punishing the defendant.
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History
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.
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