Benton v. Anderson

RUFFIN, Presiding Judge.

Enga Benton and Christopher Anderson were involved in a vehicle collision, and Benton brought an action against Anderson seeking to recover damages for personal injury and punitive damages. Benton bases her claim for punitive damages on the fact that, at the scene of the collision, Anderson provided law enforcement with an incorrect name and address. Anderson moved for partial summary judgment on the issue of punitive damages, .and the trial court granted his motion. Benton appeals and, for reasons that follow, we affirm.

On appeal, “[w]e review the grant of summary…