Morgan v. Davidson

MILLER J.

*544Plaintiff, cross-defendant and respondent David Morgan sued Daniel Pena and defendant, cross-complainant and appellant Claudia Davidson for battery. Davidson filed a cross-complaint against Morgan, alleging (1) assault, (2) battery, (3) conversion, and (4) invasion of privacy. The trial court found in favor of Morgan and awarded him $209,000. Davidson raises three issues on appeal. First, Davidson contends substantial evidence does not support the $100,000 punitive damages award. Second, Davidson contends the trial court erred by not permitting her to use a *545deposition transcript when…