[LibertarianInExile]

Punitive damages go to the GOVERNMENT? That's less sensible than them going to the plaintiff! What about the incentive this would provide to the government to bring product liability and other suits?!?!

How about we just say the loser pays and make that the rule? That would be fair and would ensure real cases make it court.

[Dog Gone]

I'm not sure the government would have any legal standing to bring a product liability suit, but if that's your concern, there's nothing preventing the government from taxing a company out of business today.