Europlast, Limited v. Oak Switch Systems, Incorporated

COFFEY, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Oak Switch Systems appeals the district court’s refusal to grant a JNOV or new trial after a jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages on plaintiffs contract and tort claims. We affirm the remitted compensatory damage award but reverse the granting of punitive damages.

I. BACKGROUND

The defendant-appellant, Oak Switch Systems, Inc. (“Oak”), produces and sells computer keyboards and electric switches. Oak’s products are made by injecting plastic into steel molds under high pressure and temperature. Oak owns the steel molds for its plastic parts, but contracts…