Lillian M. Lewellen, Appellant/Cross-Respondent v. Chad Franklin and Chad Franklin National Auto Sales North, LLC, Respondents/Cross-Appellants.

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• holding that punitive damages awarded were not excessive even though they were substantial larger than any civil penalties that could have been awarded
• upholding punitive damages award of $1 million against only $5,000 in possible civil sanctions
• finding a $2 million punitive damages award was not grossly 81 excessive despite the fact the punitive damages award exceeded the penalties authorized under the MMPA
• noting abuse of discretion only occurs where the trial court’s ruling was “so arbitrary and unreasonable as to shock the sense of justice and indicate a lack of careful consideration” (internal quotation omitted)
• noting “imposing punitive damages was a peculiar function of the jury”
• cap on punitive damages to $500,000 or five times the amount of the judgment did not violate plaintiff's rights to trial by jury or due process

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