International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 814 v. Monsees

JOSEPH M. ELLIS, Judge.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 814 (“the Union”) appeals from a judgment entered against Anthony Monsees for the tortious removal of a sign maintained by the Union. The jury awarded the Union $15,000.00 in actual damages but the Union contends that it was entitled to statutorily enhanced damages or to submit the issue of punitive damages to the jury. Monsees cross-appeals, contending that the trial court erred in fading to enter a directed verdict against the Union because the evidence was not sufficient to establish trespass.

Monsees…