United Steelworkers of America v. O'NEAL

United Steelworkers of America appeals from a judgment entered in favor of Michael D. O'Neal awarding $25,000 compensatory and $55,000 punitive damages. We reverse.

The sole issue to be considered is whether the evidence of record, based on any theory, supports a judgment against United Steelworkers of America while simultaneously absolving the codefendant and alleged agent, Jerry Steele, of any wrongdoing.

The following facts are relevant to our consideration: In August of 1977, the United Steelworkers of America met with representatives of Den-Tal-Ez Manufacturing Company in an attempt to…