What is the evidentiary test for a motion for summary adjudication on a punitive damages claim?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Willis v. Buffalo Pumps Inc., Case No.: 12cv744 BTM (DHB) (S.D. Cal. 2014):

convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice." Cal. Civ. Code 3294(a); see also Basich v. Allstate Ins. Co., 87 Cal.App.4th 1112, 1121 (2001) ("[O]n a motion for summary adjudication with respect to a punitive damages claim, the higher evidentiary standard applies. If the plaintiff is going to prevail on a punitive damages claim, he or she can only do so by establishing malice, oppression or fraud by clear and convincing evidence.").

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