Derrick Delarosa, Sucessor Personal Representative of The Estate of Phyllis Delarosa and Derrick Delarosa, Individually v. Farmers State Bank S/B

Farmers State Bank, S/B (“Bank”) appeals from a judgment awarding actual and punitive damages to Derrick DeLaRo-sa and the Estate of Phyllis DeLaRosa (collectively “DeLaRosa”) on them conversion claim against the Bank. The Bank contends the circuit court erred in instructing the jury on the conversion claim and in submitting the claim for punitive damages. For the reasons explained herein, we find no error and affirm the judgment.

Factual and Procedural History

Phyllis DeLaRosa died in March 1991, leaving her minor son, Derrick DeLaRosa, as her sole beneficiary. The Estate of Phyllis DeLaRosa…