Pullen v. Textron, Inc.

OPINION

LEWIS, Judge.

This is an appeal by defendant, Textron, Inc., d/b/a Homelite (Textron), from the trial court’s judgment entered on the jury’s verdict finding that plaintiff, Larry Pullen, was entitled to recover compensatory damages of $45,000.00 and punitive damages of $150,000.00 on his claim of malicious prosecution.

THE FACTS

In 1982, Mr. Pullen started his own business selling chain saws and other outdoor power equipment. The business was later incorporated under the name Pullen Bros., Inc., d/b/a “Chain Saw Sales of Columbia.” Defendant Textron, Inc. is a manufacturer of chain saws…