Tim Torres Enterprises, Inc. v. Linscott

Robert J. Linscott and Lin-scott, Inc., a/k/a Gilíes Frozen Custard, Inc., (Linscott) appeal from a judgment approving a jury verdict in favor of Tim Torres Enterprises, Inc. (Torres). The jury found that Linscott had made untruthful, deceptive or misleading statements in violation of sec. 100.18, Stats., and that these statements defamed Torres. As a result, the jury awarded Torres pecuniary, compensatory and punitive damages.

Linscott raises numerous issues of error. Only the following issues are dispositive of this appeal: (1) whether the evidence is sufficient to support findings that…