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Coalson v. Canchola
No. 130837Supreme Court of Virginia
130837 Coalson v. Canchola 02/27/2014 In a personal injury action arising from an automobile accident, the circuit court erred in remitting a jury's award of $100,000 in punitive damages. The punitive damages …
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130837 Coalson v. Canchola 02/27/2014 In a personal injury action arising from an automobile accident, the circuit court erred in…
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130837 Coalson v. Canchola 02/27/2014 In a personal injury action arising from an automobile accident, the circuit court erred in remitting a jury's award of $100,000 in punitive damages. The punitive damages award was not excessive under Virginia law, nor did it offend the defendant's due process rights. Accordingly, the judgment of the circuit court is reversed and the jury verdict awarding $100,000 in punitive damages will be reinstated. Final judgment is entered on the verdict.
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130837 Coalson v. Canchola 02/27/2014 In a personal injury action arising from an automobile accident, the circuit court erred in remitting a jury's award of $100,000 in punitive damages. The punitive damages award was not excessive under Virginia law, nor did it offend the defendant's due process rights. Accordingly, the judgment of the circuit court is reversed and the jury verdict awarding $100,000 in punitive damages will be reinstated. Final judgment is entered on the verdict.
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