Punitive damages for breach of contract

We've previously mentioned the important California case of Robinson Helicopter v. Dana, where the California Supreme Court greatly expanded the availability of punitive damages for contract breach.  Now Christine A. Scheuneman of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP takes a look at the case and gives a warning to manufacturers:  "written and oral representations about performance, including products and services, might expose them to liability for tort damages."