Punitive Damages; Exceptions for Intoxication

768.736  Punitive damages; exceptions for intoxication — Sections 768.725 and 768.73 do not apply to any defendant who, at the time of the act or omission for which punitive damages are sought, was under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to the extent that the defendant’s normal faculties were impaired, or who had a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

History.–s. 25, ch. 99-225.

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