H.L. Mitchell sued KWTV for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. Trial court granted judgment for the verdict amount, as well as $1.,323,950.00 in prejudgment interest and $5,010.02 in costs. We affirm as to the finding of liability and award of punitive damages. We reverse as to compensatory damages, and remand for new trial.
H.L. Mitchell sued KWTV for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. Trial court granted judgment for the verdict amount, as well as $1.,323,950.00 in prejudgment interest and $5,010.02 in costs. We affirm as to the finding of liability and award of punitive damages. We reverse as to compensatory damages, and remand for new trial.
H.L. Mitchell sued KWTV for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. Trial court granted judgment for the verdict amount, as well as $1.,323,950.00 in prejudgment interest and $5,010.02 in costs. We affirm as to the finding of liability and award of punitive damages. We reverse as to compensatory damages, and remand for new trial.
H.L. Mitchell sued KWTV for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. Trial court granted judgment for the verdict amount, as well as $1.,323,950.00 in prejudgment interest and $5,010.02 in costs. We affirm as to the finding of liability and award of punitive damages. We reverse as to compensatory damages, and remand for new trial.