Legal Definitions - therapeutic relief

Therapeutic relief is a type of relief that requires the defendant to take remedial measures instead of paying damages. This type of relief is often seen in settlements.

• A company that has been sued for employment discrimination agrees to provide sensitivity training to its employees as part of the settlement.
• A landlord who has been sued for failing to make necessary repairs agrees to fix the issues as part of the settlement.

These examples illustrate how therapeutic relief requires the defendant to take action to remedy the situation instead of just paying money to the plaintiff. This type of relief can be beneficial because it can help prevent similar issues from happening in the future.