743 So. 2d 954 - Sentinel Indus. Cont. v. Kimmins Indus. | OpenJurist

A Mississippi case involving Sentinel/Centre, Seaboard/St. Paul and Exxon produced jury awards to Kimmins on contract-related claims. The jury returned verdicts of $92,327 against Sentinel/Centre for Phase I, $874,048 against Sentinel/Centre and Seaboard/St. Paul for Phase II, and $724,593 against Exxon. The decision also discussed the elements of tortious interference with contract performance. It further noted that punitive damages against an insurer require no legitimate reason for denial and proof of malice, gross negligence or wanton disregard.