Miller v. Yates

Laurie Miller sued her landlords, Michael and Sharon Yates, for damages and injunctive relief alleging assault and battery, infliction of emotional distress, trespass and unlawful eviction under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 1973. An arbitrator awarded her $4,802.24 and attorney fees and costs of $6,266.66. The Yateses were awarded $5,150 on their counterclaim based on intentional waste to the premises and $150 in attorney fees. The Yateses requested a trial de novo. A jury awarded Ms. Miller $12,000 and the Yateses $50. The Yateses moved for a new trial on the basis the damage award…