· 11/23/2005
Boeing Co. v. Blane International Group, Inc.
Citations
- 624 S.E.2d 227
- 276 Ga. App. 672
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- derivative punitive damages claim cannot survive the absence of compensatory damages on underlying claim
- tortious interference claim failed where plaintiff produced no probative evidence to show that defendant’s communications induced a breach of contract or caused a third party to discontinue a business relationship with it
- “[Plaintiff] contends the jury’s award for negligent misrepresentation supports the award for punitive damages. However, negligence, even including gross negligence, is insufficient to support a claim for punitive damages.”
- “[A] derivative claim cannot survive the absence of compensatory damages on the underlying claim.”
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Judges: Johnson, Ruffin, Barnes
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