America Condm. Assoc. v. Idc

DECISION

This matter is before the Court for decision on the Plaintiffs' request to pursue asset-oriented discovery based upon the assertion that they have established, after an evidentiary hearing, a prima facie showing of their eligibility for punitive damages underPalmisano v. Toth, 624 A.2d 314 (R.I. 1993). Punitive damages are statutorily authorized within the context of the instant condominium litigation upon proof that the Defendants embarked upon a "willful" course of action to evade compliance with the "Rhode Island Condominium Act," G.L. 1956 § 34-36.1-4.17.

Plaintiffs' argument…