Morgan

Morgan v. Davidson

Caution
240 Cal. Rptr. 3d 235·29 Cal. App. 5th 540
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaNovember 27, 2018E068344California6,902 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MILLER J.

*544 Plaintiff, cross-defendant and respondent David Morgan sued Daniel Pena and defendant, cross-complainant and appellant Claudia Davidson for battery. Davidson filed a cross-complaint against Morgan, alleging (1) assault, (2) battery, (3) conversion, and (4) invasion of privacy. The trial court found in favor of Morgan and awarded him $209,000. Davidson raises three issues on appeal. First, Davidson contends substantial evidence does not support the $100,000 punitive damages award. Second, Davidson contends the trial court erred by not permitting her to use a *545 deposition transcript when attempting to impeach Morgan during cross-examination. Third, Davidson asserts the trial court erred by not applying the continuing violation doctrine to extend the statute of limitations for the invasion of privacy cause of action. We affirm the judgment. *239 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Morgan and Davidson were next-door neighbors in the Mockingbird Canyon area of Riverside. Lynda Delgado was Morgan's next-door neighbor, on the other side of Morgan's house. Thus, Morgan lived between Davidson and Delgado. There was a fire access road between Morgan's house and Delgado's…

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