Question

Power Trucking Company operates a fleet of fuel trucks. When one of the trucks is positioned to receive a load, it strikes a storage tank owned by Quality Fuel, Inc. For the cost of repairing the damage to the tank, Quality Fuel is most likely to be awarded​:
a. compensatory damages.
b. punitive damages.
c. contingency fees.
d. general damages.

Answer 1

Power Trucking Company operates a fleet of fuel trucks. When one of the trucks is positioned to receive a load, it strikes a storage tank owned by Quality Fuel, Inc. For the cost of repairing the damage to the tank, Quality Fuel is most likely to be awarded​ compensatory damages.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Compensatory damages refers to money awarded to the plaintiff; in this case Quality Fuel. The money is awarded to compensate for losses, injury or damages. Since the storage tank of Quality Fuel was struck, it must have been damaged and the company incurred losses.

Power Trucking Company was therefore required to pay compensatory charges to compensate for the loss of the storage tanker and any goods in it. Compensatory damages are usually awarded in civil court cases. These are paid when loss or damage takes place because of the negligence or the unlawful behavior or conduct of a party.