National Bonding Agency v. Demeson

VANCE, Justice.

The National Bonding Agency appeals from a jury verdict awarding Joanne Deme-son actual damages of $90,500 and exemplary damages of $75,000 plus court costs for the intentional deprivation of her right to privacy. Demeson alleged damages resulting from libel and slander, 1 invasion of her right to privacy, 2 assault and false imprisonment, 3 intentional infliction of mental distress, and intentional trespass to chattel. 4 Although the jury found that the defendant had committed several of these torts, the judgment awarded damages only for the invasion of privacy.

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