Durham v. Clements

Shaw, Judge:

Respondent, Pamela Durham, sued appellant, Stephen A. Clements, for damages arising from an automobile accident. Clements appeals the denial of his motions for a new trial on punitive damages, and, alternatively, a new trial absolute. We affirm.

On September 21, 1984, Clements, travelling in the opposite direction of Ms. Durham, crossed over into Ms. Durham’s lane of traffic resulting in a head-on collision. After the introduction of evidence concerning liability and damages, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Ms. Durham for $45,861.69 actual damages and $150,000 punitive…