National Bank v. Doss

Defendant Dwight Doss appeals the jury awards of $500,000 compensatory and $6,000,000 punitive damages to plaintiff Jacqueline Morris, as guardian of the estate of Eugene Bloomingdale. We affirm the finding of liability and the compensatory damage award. We modify the punitive damage award.

As the facts are not contested, they will be set forth to provide sufficient understanding of the case. Defendant is an attorney in Illinois. Plaintiff was appointed guardian of Eugene Bloomingdale prior to the filing of this action. Bloomingdale is a person of limited mental capabilities. He was described…