Parr v. Central Soya Co., Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

JAMES HARVEY, Senior District Judge.

Presently pending are the defendant’s alternative motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), for new trial, or for remittitur, pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 50(b), 59, and 59(e). Essentially, the defendant challenges a jury verdict awarding the plaintiffs $50,000.00 in exemplary damages, 1 arguing that (1) exemplary damages are unavailable to the plaintiffs, given the commercial character of their relationship with the defendant; (2) the exemplary damage award, if upheld, should be reduced to reflect…