The jury found that the plaintiff suffered compensatory damages of $1.475 million. Compensatory damages are damages meant to compensate an injured party for his loss or injury. The jury also awarded punitive damages of $9 billion against defendants Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. Punitive damages are damages intended to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which formed the basis of the lawsuit.
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