Steel Technologies, Inc. v. Congleton

Concurring opinion by

Justice MCANULTY.

I agree with the Majority that the amount of punitive damages awarded did not violate due process as promulgated by Gore and Campbell. I also agree that Steel Technologies did not preserve the other two issues relating to punitive damages — (1) whether the award violated KRS 411.184(3) and (2) whether Steel Technologies’ conduct rose to the level of gross negligence. The record is incomplete as to the preservation of these issues and it is Appellant’s duty to ensure a complete record for appeal. CR 75.13 allows an appellant to prepare a narrative…