Heil Co. v. Crowley

The defendant, the Heil Company ("Heil"), appeals from a judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Michael Crowley, based on Crowley's claim that he was fired in retaliation for his filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits.

The issues in this case are: (1) whether Crowley offered substantial evidence to show a discharge in retaliation for his filing the workers' compensation claim; (2) whether Crowley presented clear and convincing evidence entitling him to punitive damages; and (3) if so, whether the punitive damages award was excessive.

Viewing the facts in a light most…