Nimfa Escobia v. Kevin Raspperry

Summary

Plaintiff Nimfa Escobia, the wife of decedent Marcial Escobia, sues defendant Kevin Raspperry in this damages-only trial. Mrs. Escobia claims that Raspperry crashed into Marcial's vehicle while driving at excessive speeds and under the influence of multiple controlled substances.

Raspperry was criminally convicted and found civilly liable, but claims that the plaintiff's request for $90 million in compensatory damages is too high. Additionally, he contests the request for punitive damages.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.

Total damages: $550 million
Including $50 million in compensatory damages and $500 million in punitive damages.

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