Does Georgia allow punitive damages in daycare accident cases?

Does Georgia allow punitive damages in daycare accident cases?

Yes. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, Georgia allows punitive damages when the defendant’s conduct demonstrates “willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences.” Daycare operators who knowingly used defective vehicles, employed unqualified drivers, or ignored repeated safety violations may face punitive exposure.