Sanders v. Daniel International Corp.

WELLIVER, Judge.

This case involves a malicious prosecution action brought by respondent, Robert A. Sanders. At trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of respondent, awarding him $100,000 in actual damages and $250,-000 in punitive damages. We ordered the cause transferred after the Southern District affirmed the judgment. We reverse and remand.

The criminal prosecution forming the basis for this malicious prosecution action was a misdemeanor case in which respondent was charged with the attempted theft of tools and gauges valued over fifty dollars. Respondent was one of seven persons…