Menkowitz, E. v. Peerless Publications, Inc.

OPINION BY

STABILE, J.:

This is an action for defamation commenced by a. private-figure , plaintiff against a media defendant involving an issue of public interest. Elliot Menkowitz, M.D., appeals from the July 23, 2014 judgment entered in his favor and ■ against Peerless Publications, Inc. and Eric Engquist (collectively the “Newspaper”), and challenges the trial court’s grant of judgment non obstante verdict (judgment n.o.v.) on a punitive damage award rendered by a jury.1 The Newspaper cross-appeals contesting the trial court’s denial of judgment n.o.v. or á new trial on the jury award of…