Carrigg v. Blue

Bell, Judge:

Wallace Carrigg brought this action for fraud against Gulf Oil Corporation and Paul Blue, a Gulf retail marketer responsible for dealer operated station franchises in Charleston, South Carolina. Carrigg alleged Blue made fraudulent representations and fraudulently concealed material information for the purpose of inducing Carrigg to enter into a one year service station lease and franchise agreement with Gulf. The trial resulted in a verdict in favor of Carrigg for $250,000 actual damages and $1,500,000 punitive damages against both defendants. The circuit judge granted a defense…