Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Co. v. Belo Kentucky, Inc.

I concur in the majority opinion only insofar as it reinstates the trial court’s judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) with respect to the $1,000,000.00 verdict for reputation damages. However, I conclude that Belo Kentucky, Inc., d/b/a WHAS-TV (“WHAS”) was also entitled to a JNOV with respect to the remainder of the damages because the statements deemed defamatory by the jury were absolutely privileged. Aternatively, WHAS is entitled to a new trial because the trial court’s jury instructions did not accurately state the law of the case. Furthermore, the punitive damage award was…