Eatley v. Mayer

Brown, C. C. J.

The defendant moves to strike from the amended complaint a claim for punitive damages on the-ground that sufficient facts are not shown in the complaint or bill of particulars furnished to warrant a recovery of punitive damages.

The complaint alleges the defendant as a dentist who performed dental work for plaintiff and that “such work so-done * * * was negligently, unskillfully, carelessly and with a wanton disregard for plaintiff’s health and physical condition * * * performed.” The complaint also contains charges of particular acts of commission and omission to support the…