Leak Stop, Inc. v. Keenon

Brian W. Keenon sued Leak Stop, Inc. ("LSI"), on June 14, 1995, alleging wrongful termination of his employment in violation of Ala. Code 1975, § 25-5-11.1, and the tort of outrage. Keenon later dismissed his outrage claim, and the case was tried before a jury on October 27, 1996, solely on the issue of wrongful termination. The jury returned a verdict for Keenon in the amount of $9,317 in compensatory damages and $79,750 in punitive damages on October 30, 1996, and the trial court entered a judgment upon the jury's verdict on the same date. LSI moved for a new trial, a judgment…