Bywaters v. Bywaters

OPINION

GAWTHROP, District Judge.

A jury has expressly found that the defendant, Lloyd Bywaters, sexually molested his daughter, plaintiff Julia Bywaters, and has awarded her damages in the amount of $25,000 compensatory and $75,-000 punitive. Defendant, by posttrial motion, moves that the verdict be molded to naught, contending that the statutes of limitations bar plaintiff’s suit. Alternatively, defendant seeks judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Upon the following reasoning, the motions must be denied, and the jury’s verdict and award of damages shall stand.

Background

Plaintiff Julia…