Punitive damages are only awarded to an injured plaintiff when the wrongful behavior of the defendant was despicable or reprehensible. A common scenario where punitive damages are awarded arises when a defendant is found guilty of wanton or malicious acts or of fraud.
Wikipedia has an article on: speed cushion. Wikipedia. speed cushion (plural speed cushions) A form of speed bump, often one of a series, that allows larger (especially emergency) vehicles to straddle them without slowing down.
carpet cushion. Definition. A padding made of hair, felt, jute, foam, or sponge rubber that is placed on the floor before a carpet is laid. The cushion helps to provide resilience and extends the life of a carpet. Tools