Baker v. Castaldi

*221Opinion

POOCHIGIAN, J.

INTRODUCTION

Respondent and plaintiff Ken R. Baker sued Theresa Castaldi1 and appellant Alfonse Castaldi for allegedly stealing antiques he owned. Plaintiff2 sought punitive damages. Trial proceeded to a first phase3 4on March 25, 2013, and a punitive damages calculation phase on August 6, 2013. The first phase dealt with liability, compensatory damages and whether plaintiff was entitled to punitive damages. The second phase dealt with the calculation of the punitive damages.

After the first phase completed, the court found both Theresa and Alfonse jointly and severally…