Creque v. Cintron

MEMORANDUM OPINION

I. INTRODUCTION

In this action for damages the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff and awarded him $1,000 in nominal damages and $7,500 in punitive damages. Judgment was entered accordingly. Defendant has now moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (j.n.o.v.), for amendment or alteration (modification) of the judgment, or alternatively, for a new trial or remittitur.

For the reasons stated below, defendant’s motion for j.n.o.v. will be denied; his motion for modification will be denied as to punitive damages, but will be granted as to nominal damages by…