Castellucci v. Battista., 99-2423 (2002)

DECISION

After a jury found that the defendant, Mark A. Battista (Battista), committed several invasive and violent tortious acts against the plaintiff, Kenneth A. Castellucci (Castellucci), it awarded $175,000.00 in compensatory damages and $325,000.00 in punitive damages as a remedy. In response, Battista requests a new trial on liability and damages, a remittitur, or that the punitive award be vacated. Although the Court denies both the request for a new trial on liability and the request to vacate the award of punitive damages, a remittitur is warranted. Accordingly, and for the reasons…