Overy v. Murphy

Cynthia Murphy filed a complaint against Allan Overy, seeking damages on claims of assault and battery, invasion of privacy, and the tort of outrage. Cynthia Murphy's husband, David Murphy, also sued Overy in the same case; he sought damages for an alleged loss of consortium. The case proceeded to a jury trial. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Cynthia Murphy on her claims against Overy; it awarded her $100 in compensatory damages and $10,000 in punitive damages. The jury returned a verdict in favor of David Murphy on his claim for loss of consortium, but it awarded him no damages.

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