Ross v. Rich's, Inc.

Pannell, Judge.

Whitfield Ross brought an action against Rich’s, Inc., in two counts. The first count sought the sum of $50,000 based upon a claim of false arrest and malicious prosecution. The second count sought recovery upon a claim that an assault was committed upon him while the defendant’s agents were trying to secure a confession from plaintiff by means of a police dog. In this count plaintiff also sought to recover punitive damages. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant on the first count and rendered a verdict for the plaintiff on the second count for $800 damages, with no…