§ 549.19
Citing Cases (1)
U.S. District Court, D. Minnesota
Ryther v. KARE 11 · 1994 2 citations
Ryther seeks an award of $8,500 in punitive damages. Punitive damages are allowed where it is established by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with deliberate disregard for the rights of the plaintiff. Minn. Stat. §§ 549.19, 549.20. The court finds that the evidence concerning defendants’ conduct does not meet the higher standard of proof. Accordingly, the court denies Ryther’s request for punitive damages.
Ryther seeks an award of $8,500 in punitive damages. Punitive damages are allowed where it is established by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with deliberate disregard for the rights of the plaintiff. Minn. Stat. §§ 549.19, 549.20. The court finds that the evidence concerning defendants’ conduct does not meet the higher standard of proof. Accordingly, the court denies Ryther’s request for punitive damages.