Banks v. Lockhart

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Brandon Lockhart filed a civil complaint against Harrison Banks for damages for battery. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Lockhart and awarded $300,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages. On appeal, Banks argues that: (1) the jury’s verdict is against the overwhelming weight of the evidence; (2) the trial court erred when it allowed the jury to consider punitive damages; and (3) the trial court erred when it did not grant a remittitur on compensatory and punitive damages. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Lockhart and his…