Under federal tort claims, what is typically sought?

• A. Punitive damages only
• B. Monetary damages
• C. Specific performance
• D. Injunctions

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that federal tort claims are pursued to obtain compensation for harms caused by a federal employee, so the typical goal is monetary damages that cover things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Under the Federal Tort Claims Act, the government can be liable for money damages for injuries from negligent or wrongful acts, but punitive damages are generally not available against the United States. Remedies like specific performance belong to contract law, not tort law, and aren’t the usual aim of tort claims. Injunctions are a form of equitable relief used to stop ongoing or future harm, but the common objective in these claims is to financially compensate the plaintiff. So monetary damages are the standard remedy.