Schwigel v. Kohlmann

¶ 1. David and Jane Kohlmann and Kohlmann Tool & Design, Inc. (Kohlmann) appeal from a judgment on a jury verdict awarding a total of $412,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to Jeffrey Schwigel and Classic Tool & Machine Company (Schwigel). Kohlmann contends that the trial court erred when it failed to differentiate between Schwigel's contract claim and his conversion claim when instructing the jury on punitive damages. Kohlmann further contends that the jury's punitive damages award was grossly excessive and a violation of due process principles. Finally, Kohlmann argues that there was…