Idaho First National Bank v. Bliss Valley Foods, Inc.

JOHNSON, J.,

concurs in Part VI(A).

VII

PUNITIVE DAMAGES

The trial court submitted the issue of punitive damages to the jury, which found no punitive damages in favor of Bliss Valley, the Erkins, and the Walkers, but assessed punitive damages in various amounts, ranging from $4,000 to $34,000, in favor of the limited partners-guarantors, for a total punitive damage award of $288,-000. Because we have reversed the award ccompensatory damages for the bad faith tort and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action, the award of punitive damages must likewise be reversed. Yacht Club Sales & Service,…