Barbara Ann Alley and W.H. Alley, Cross-Appellees v. Gubser Development Company, National Gypsum Company and Weyerhaeuser Company, Cross-Appellants

BARRETT, Circuit Judge.

Gubser Development Company (Gubser), National Gypsum Company (NGC), and Weyerhaeuser Company (Weyerhaeuser) appeal from a final judgment, 569 F.Supp. 36 (1983), entered, in favor of Barbara Ann and W.H. Alley (Alleys). The Alleys cross-appeal on the remitted judgment. Neither Weyerhaeuser nor NGC 1 challenge the compensatory damages awarded the Alleys. However, both Weyerhaeuser and NGC challenge the punitive damages awarded to Mr. Alley. The Alleys cross-appeal, challenging the district court’s remittitur of punitive damages, denial of attorney fees under the…