Mondell v. Grant AMC/Jeep, Inc.

Plaintiff asserted several claims against multiple defendants; three of the claims were submitted to the jury. Plaintiffs seventh claim was asserted against one defendant only, American Motors Sales Corp. (AMSC), and was resolved in plaintiffs favor. Plaintiffs fifth and eighth claims were asserted against all defendants, and were resolved in defendants’ favor. AMSC appeals from the judgment, and plaintiff cross-appeals against all defendants concerning his fifth and eighth claims.

AMSC’s appeal concerns only the seventh claim, in which plaintiff sought compensatory and punitive damages for…