Zhadan v. Downtown L.A. Motors

Opinion

POTTER, J.

In this case there are cross-appeals. Plaintiff Zina Zhadan has appealed from the order of the trial court granting a new trial upon the ground of excessive damages; defendant Downtown L.A. Motors has appealed from the judgment entered upon the jury verdict in plaintiff’s favor.

The “Complaint for Damages (Conversion)” sought compensatory and punitive damages on account of defendant’s seizure and retention of plaintiff’s 1967 Mercedes automobile after she had authorized defendant to tow the car to defendant’s place of business for the purpose of examining it to ascertain what,…