Punitive Damages Award in Mann v. Steyn Reduced from $1M to $5K,
- A judge reduced punitive damages in Mann v. Steyn from $1 million to $5,000, stating that the original amount was excessive given the lack of evidence for economic harm.
- The court found the punitive damages award to be 'grossly excessive' and inappropriate based on the nature of the comments and evidence presented.
- Judge Alfred Irving highlighted the disproportionate 'million-to-one ratio' of punitive to compensatory damages awarded by the jury.
- Mann did not provide evidence of business injury due to Steyn's comments.
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