Doll v. Major Muffler Centers, Inc.

Leo M. Doll and Lorraine Doll (Dolls) brought this action in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone *405County against Major Muffler Centers, Inc. (Major Muffler) seller of muffler pipe-bending equipment, and Colonial Pacific Leasing Co. (Colonial Pacific) which leased the equipment to the Dolls. The jury returned a verdict against Major Muffler for $30,000 actual damages, and $90,000 in punitive damages; and against Colonial Pacific for $10,000 actual damages and $40,000 punitive damages. We affirm as to Major Muffler, and reverse and modify in part as to Colonial Pacific.

In June,…