Gold Kist, Inc. v. Base Manufacturing, Inc.

Ruffin, Judge.

Gold Kist, Inc. (“Gold Kist”) sued Base Manufacturing, Inc. (“Base”), asserting claims for breach of contract, negligence, fraud, and punitive damages. Following trial, a jury found in favor of Gold Kist and awarded damages against Base on the breach of contract and negligent design claims. Gold Kist appeals in Case No. A07A1944, alleging that the jury’s award of damages was inadequate. Base cross-appeals in Case No. A07A1945, contending that the trial court erred in denying its motion for directed verdict as to Gold Kist’s claims for fraud and punitive damages. For reasons that…