Stroud v. Lints
Indiana Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BARNES, Judge.
Case Summary
Matthew Stroud appeals the trial court's award of $500,000 in punitive damages against him in favor of Trevor Lints in Lints' action seeking recovery for injuries sustained in an automobile accident caused by Stroud. Lints cross-appeals the trial court's finding that he was twenty-five percent at fault for his injuries and that Stroud's mother was not liable for the punitive damages award. We affirm in all respects.
Issues
Stroud has listed six issues, but they may be restated as one basic issue: whether the punitive damages award is clearly excessive. Lints'…
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