Palmer v. Diaz

Opinion by

Judge GRAHAM.

Plaintiff, Richard Palmer, a businessman, appeals the judgment and award of damages entered after a jury trial in favor of defendants, Chuck Diaz, Diane Herwitz, and Sandra Burrill, witnesses who provided information about Palmer to federal investigators. Palmer also appeals the trial court's order awarding attorney fees and costs to defendants. We affirm the judgment except as to the award of exemplary damages, reverse the order awarding attorney fees and costs, and remand for further proceedings.

Palmer was a founder, director, and, at different times, corporate vice…