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Regina Jones v. Tom Troncalli

Date: 03-15-1999

Case Number: A98A2143

Judge: Conner

Court: State Court, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: David S. Currie of Gray & Gilliland, Atlanta, Georgia

Defendant's Attorney: John C. Bach and Robert J. Hulsey of Bach, Hulsey & Carver, Alpharetta, Georgia

Description:

Stalking - Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress - Regina Jones sued Tom Troncalli. Her complaint set forth
one count of stalking; a claim for intentional infliction of
emotional distress; a claim for negligent infliction of emotional
distress; a claim for invasion of privacy; and a claim for
assault and battery. In addition to the claim for compensatory
damages, the complaint sought punitive damages.

Outcome:

The trial court directed a verdict on the claim for
negligent infliction of emotional distress. The jury then
returned a general verdict in Jones' favor for $45,000 in
compensatory damages; the jury also found that punitive damages
were warranted by the evidence and that Troncalli had acted with
specific intent to cause harm. The punitive damages portion of
the trial was then held and the jury awarded $245,891 in punitive
damages.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Reversed by the Georgia Court of Appeals on the grounds that stalking is not a tort in Georgia. See: 514 S.E.2d 478, 237 Ga. App. 10 (1999). The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Regina Jones v. Tom Troncalli?

The outcome was: The trial court directed a verdict on the claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. The jury then returned a general verdict in Jones' favor for $45,000 in compensatory damages; the jury also found that punitive damages were warranted by the evidence and that Troncalli had acted with specific intent to cause harm. The punitive damages portion of the trial was then held and the jury awarded $245,891 in punitive damages.

Which court heard Regina Jones v. Tom Troncalli?

This case was heard in State Court, Gwinnett County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Conner.

Who were the attorneys in Regina Jones v. Tom Troncalli?

Plaintiff's attorney: David S. Currie of Gray & Gilliland, Atlanta, Georgia. Defendant's attorney: John C. Bach and Robert J. Hulsey of Bach, Hulsey & Carver, Alpharetta, Georgia.

When was Regina Jones v. Tom Troncalli decided?

This case was decided on March 15, 1999.