Emerick v. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.

WELLIVER, Judge.

Respondent, John Emerick, brought this action against appellant, Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, for fraud, breach of contract and conversion. Appellant counterclaimed for specific performance of an alleged settlement agreement. The trial jury found for respondent on the fraud, breach of contract and conversion claims and the trial court entered judgment total-ling $2,254,117 actual and $6,000,000 in punitive damages. The trial court also entered judgment against appellant on its counterclaim. Appellant appeals both judgments. Respondent appeals the granting of summary…