Hughes v. North. Cal. Carpenters Reg. Council
This case arises out the distribution of a flyer about respondent Roger Dale Hughes (Hughes) by the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Joe Hart, Aaron Hadzess and Michael Munoz (collectively, appellants). A jury found, inter alia, that appellants distribution of the flyer defamed Hughes and caused intentional and negligent emotional distress, invaded his privacy and interfered with his prospective business advantage. The jury awarded Hughes $99,970 in compensatory damage, $1 million in punitive damages, and $250,000 in statutory exemplary damages. court reduce the amount of punitive damages in conformance with constitutional guidelines, and affirm in all other respects.
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