Sanjuan v. IBP, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SAFFELS, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on a punitive damage award proceeding. Both parties filed briefs as to the proper amount of punitive damages. A hearing was held in which both parties presented evidence. After hearing oral arguments, the court is ready to rule.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff brought a retaliatory discharge action against his employer, IBP, Inc (“IBP”). Plaintiff claimed that IBP discharged him in retaliation for exercising his rights under the Workers Compensation Act. IBP argued that the plaintiff was discharged due to poor work performance.…