Which of the following is not an example of compensatory damages?

A) Payment for the plaintiff's medical bills for surgery resulting from the injuries caused by an intentional tort.
B) Payment for medical bills for pain killers the plaintiff was prescribed to cope with the pain from an intentional tort.
C) Payment for the pain the plaintiff endured as a result of an intentional tort.
D) Payment for lost wages due to time the plaintiff had to take off from work due to injuries sustained as a result of an intentional tort.
E) Payment for attorney fees the plaintiff incurred filing a lawsuit to get compensation for injuries resulting from an intentional tort.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the plaintiff for actual losses suffered as a direct result of the defendant's actions. This includes payments for medical bills, pain, and lost wages (A, B, C, D). However, payment for attorney fees is not considered a form of compensatory damage but rather falls under legal costs, which are not automatically compensated in the same way as direct losses like medical expenses or lost wages.

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