Wayne Frier Home Center of Pensacola, Inc. v. Cadlerock Joint Venture, L.P.

Following an adverse jury verdict on a fraud claim, Wayne Frier Home Center of Pensacola, Inc. (Wayne Frier), filed an appeal, while Vanessa Hartley and the estate of Robert Hartley cross-appealed the trial court’s denial of their motion to amend their complaint to add a claim for punitive damages. Wayne Frier has voluntarily dismissed its appeal, while the cross-appeal remains pending. We conclude that the trial court erred in denying the Hart-leys the opportunity to add a punitive damages claim and reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Vanessa Hartley and her grandfather, Robert…