University Medical Center, Inc. v. Beglin

Opinion of the Court by

Justice VENTERS.

We granted discretionary review in this matter to examine when it is proper for the trial court to give a missing evidence instruction, and whether it was permissible here to hold an employer liable for punitive damages based upon the gross negligence of an employee. University Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a University of Louisville Hospital (“University Hospital”), appeals from an opinion of the Court of Appeals which affirmed a judgment entered by the Jefferson Circuit Court in favor of Appel-lee, Michael G. Beglin.1 Based upon a jury verdict, the trial…