INS Investigations Bureau, Inc. v. Lee

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

INS Investigations Bureau, Inc., Vernon Large, and Richard Murphy (collectively, "INS") appeal a jury verdict that awarded Lester L. Lee ("Lester"), William R. Lee ("Bill"), Cubeco, Inc. ("Cubeco"), and Lees Inns of America ("Lees Inns"), as assignees of the rights of The Home Indemnity Co. ("Home Indemnity"), $2,303,601 in compensatory damages for a breach of contract action, $2,546,404 in compensatory damages for a tort action, and $4,600,000 in punitive damages. The court's judgment also awarded the Lees the costs of the trial court action.

On appeal, INS raises a…