Hawkinson v. Geyer

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

Respondents-defendants Theodore Geyer and Gloria Vlcek (defendants) appeal from the denial of their motion for a new trial or remittitur. Appellants-plaintiffs Mr. Archie and Mrs. Sophie Hawkinson (plaintiffs) appeal from the trial court’s order striking their claim for punitive damages. They also ask this court to modify the trial court’s judgment to grant defendants credit only for that portion of their special damages that were covered by no-fault benefits. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand in part.

FACTS

On November 20, 1981, defendants drove to Geyer’s…