Toffoloni v. LFP Publishing Group, LLC

Filing 237

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.: Jury Trial concluded on 6/17/2011. Defense counsel requested reconsideration as to Punitive Damages charge. The Court will leave as is. Closing argument by counsel. Charge by the Court on Punitive Damages. Verdict filed and published. Jury released. The Court heard argument from counsel on defendant's Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Punitive Damages that was taken under advisement. The Court GRANTED the defendant's motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Punitive Damages as to specific intent to harm plaintiff as detailed on the record and that the $250,000.00 cap applies. The Court directed the Clerk to enter judgment for the plaintiff and against the defendant for $125,000 compensatory damages and $250,000 punitive damages. Plaintiff objected to the Court's ruling. Exhibits retained by the Court to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Susan Baker)(rvb)

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Toffoloni v. LFP Publishing Group, LLC
Honorable Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.
Minute Sheet for proceedings held In Open Court on 06/17/2011.

TIME COURT COMMENCED: 9:37 A.M.
TIME COURT CONCLUDED: 12:15 P.M.
TIME IN COURT: 0:48
OFFICE LOCATION: Atlanta

COURT REPORTER: Susan Baker
DEPUTY CLERK: Sheila Sewell

ATTORNEY(S)
PRESENT:

Barry Armstrong representing LFP Publishing Group, LLC
S. Bauer representing LFP Publishing Group, LLC
Richard Decker representing Maureen Toffoloni

PROCEEDING
CATEGORY:
PLEADINGS FILED
IN COURT:
MINUTE TEXT:

Jury Trial Concluded

TRIAL STATUS:
EXHIBIT STATUS:

Verdict.
Defense counsel requested reconsideration as to Punitive Damages
charge. The Court will leave as is. Closing argument by counsel. Charge
by the Court on Punitive Damages. Verdict filed and published. Jury
released. The Court heard argument from counsel on defendant's Motion
for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Punitive Damages that was taken
under advisement. The Court GRANTED the defendant's motion for
Judgment as a Matter of Law on Punitive Damages as to specific intent
to harm plaintiff as detailed on the record and that the $250,000.00 cap
applies. The Court directed the Clerk to enter judgment for the plaintiff
and against the defendant for $125,000 compensatory damages and
$250,000 punitive damages. Plaintiff objected to the Court's ruling.
Trial Completed-Completed by Jury Verdict
Exhibits retained by the Court to be forwarded to the Clerks Office.

06/17/2011 2:15 PM