Crown Cent. Petroleum Corp. v. Williams

The defendant, Crown Central Petroleum Corporation ("Crown"), appeals from a judgment entered on a general jury verdict for the plaintiff, Patricia Williams, as guardian and next friend of her son, R.W., a minor, in this action seeking damages for false imprisonment. (Case No. 1950306.) The plaintiff cross-appeals from the trial court's order requiring a remittitur of $150,000 of the $250,000 jury award. (Case No. 1950383.) We reverse and remand as to case number 1950306; we dismiss case number 1950383.

The evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, shows the following:…