Garbutt v. LaFarnara

THREADGILL, Acting Chief Judge.

George W. Garbutt, a defendant in a civil action for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and seeking a permanent injunction, appeals a final judgment entered against him, based on a jury verdict for $1.75 million. The jury returned this verdict following a two-month trial. The action arises from allegations by Garbutt’s former live-in girlfriend of physical and emotional abuse. Garbutt raises nine issues on appeal. We affirm.

We have reviewed the record which is relevant to the issues raised on appeal. It reflects that…