Chodos v. Insurance Co. of North America

Opinion

RALPH, J. *

Insurance Company of North America (hereinafter INA), a corporation, appeals from a judgment rendered to its insured following a jury verdict of $205,146.71; $200,000, punitive damages; $5,000, emotional distress; and $146.71, compensatory damages.

Appellant, INA, contends as follows:

1. Evidence is wholly insufficient to establish the essential elements of plaintiff’s claims.

2. The judgment is grossly excessive and is the product of passion and prejudice.

3. Trial court committed the following errors of law: (a) Instructing that punitive damages could be awarded not only for…