Its still an open question. 텍사스 시티 사건에서 BP는 모든 소송을 법정 밖에서 해결했기 때문에 판사는 징벌적 손해배상에 대한 판결을 내리지 않았습니다. However, lawyers say the amount paid out in settlements is consistent with an expectation there was a good chance significant punitive damages would have been awarded.