Legal Opinion
Michael Anthony Stamathis v. Flying J, Incorporated, a Delaware Corporation David L. Hansen
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided November 10, 2004No. 02-2297PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Affirmed by published opinion. Judge WIDENER wrote the opinion, in which Judge MICHAEL and Judge GREGORY concurred.
OPINION
WIDENER, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff Michael Stamathis brought this action against defendants Flying J, Inc. and David Hansen, an employee of Flying J, Inc., alleging defamation, malicious prosecution, tortious interference with employment, and a claim for punitive damages. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff on the defamation and malicious prosecution counts and awarded him compensatory damages in the amount of $250,000, and punitive damages in the amount of $450,000…
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