Whelan v. Rallo

Opinion

WALLIN, J.

The estate of Richard Pick appeals the judgment and related orders permitting James Whelan to enforce an undertaking on appeal, contending the trial court erred by denying the estate’s motion to vacate that part of the underlying judgment awarding punitive damages against Pick. We affirm.

After jury trial, Whelan obtained a judgment against Richard Pick, Pick Systems, Tiger Ventures, and others, including punitive damages of $155,000 against Tiger Ventures and, after he consented to a reduction, $350,000 against Pick Systems and $250,000 against Pick. These defendants…