Langlois v. Wolford

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• determining that punitive damages were authorized, where the driver left the scene of an accident, was intoxicated, and had a history of prior DUIs and traffic violations
• stating that the “act of leaving the scene of a collision without even speaking to the other party, as mandated by statute, was an intentional and culpable act”
• noting “evidence regarding alcohol consumption is admissible when punitive damages are sought”
• affirming denial of motion for directed verdict on punitive damages claim
• prior similar acts of drunk driving and intoxication are relevant and material as evidence of aggravated conduct for punitive damages
• prior similar acts of drunk driving and intoxication are relevant and material as evidence of aggravated conduct for punitive damages

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).