According to Medina, PVA is a common paint ingredient. 1:2007cv02071 - Document 89 (D. Md. Location & Hours. 16. Ambling Management Company employs 180 employees. Purdy sought advice from Drs. [21] Id. He testified that this was "the most probable scenario.". Ambling contends that the trial court erred by denying its motion for a directed verdict on the ground that Purdy had failed to prove that it had caused the soot to appear throughout her apartment.18 It cites evidence that during the time Purdy lived there, she smoked up to one and one-half packs of cigarettes each day and burned candles in her home. It was founded in 1995 and is privately held. (a) To recover in a premises liability case, a plaintiff is required to prove, among other things, that "[she] lacked knowledge of the hazard despite the exercise of ordinary care due to actions or conditions within the control of the owner/occupier. 37. 15. There was uncontroverted evidence that never before had there been a report of any person claiming to have been injured by prolonged PVA exposure. Ambling Companies, Inc. is engaged in real estate investment, development, construction, and management, operating in the United States. "[9] Where there is a breach of a duty owed to another and the cumulative effects of continued exposure result in injury, a cause of action accrues when exposure to the hazard first produces ascertainable injury. Get Contact details, financial insights, industry benchmarks, competitors from creditsafe.com Ambling asserts that, with knowledge that an unidentified substance was accumulating within her apartment, Purdy twice renewed her lease and later refused to respond to Ambling's offer of a new apartment. Ambling responded in late January 2001 by offering her another apartment in the same building. On the Friday preceding the Monday for trial, Ambling filed motions to exclude Medina's and Lieberman's opinions as inadmissible under OCGA 24-9-67.1. AMBLING MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC (trading name, 2008-08-22 - 2015-02-12) AMBLING MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC (trading name, 2011-05-31 - ) Agent Name C T Corporation System Agent Address 1999 Bryan St., Ste. The court entered judgment upon the jury's verdict. [1] Skelton v. Skelton, 251 Ga. 631, 633(4), 308 S.E.2d 838 (1983) (citations omitted). Previously city included Irmo SC. In a September 2001 report to Purdy, the physicians found the temporal relationship between her respiratory symptoms and her approximately three-year residence in an apartment with "sooty" coated walls "suggestive" of effects of exposure to a hazard in the apartment, but also noted that Purdy had been a "heavy cigarette smoker, a known cause of respiratory symptoms." By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they've recommended. [18] See Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Group v. Coleman, 260 Ga. 569, 398 S.E.2d 16 (1990) (plaintiff in a negligence action must prove that the defendant's conduct was both the "cause in fact" and the "proximate cause" of the injury). 36. Vaughn v. Pleasent, 266 Ga. 862, 864(1), 471 S.E.2d 866 (1996) (punctuation and footnotes omitted); see FPI Atlanta, L.P. v. Seaton, 240 Ga.App. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. It also cites evidence that Purdy herself painted walls in the apartment in November 2000, two months before Medina inspected it. Purdy gave a copy of Medina's report to Ambling's property manager and announced she planned to move. See Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Group v. Coleman, 260 Ga. 569, 398 S.E.2d 16 (1990) (plaintiff in a negligence action must prove that the defendant's conduct was both the cause in fact and the proximate cause of the injury). Within months, she noticed that a black substance had accumulated on surfaces throughout the apartment. Noting from the outside of the unit that it was not gas, but electric, he instantly excluded it as a contributing factor. [28] But because Ambling did not stop the buildup, Purdy took it upon herself to determine its content and source. My skills are utilized and appreciated. We agree with the trial court that Purdy failed to present clear and convincing evidence authorizing the imposition of punitive damages. Skelton v. Skelton, 251 Ga. 631, 633(4), 308 S.E.2d 838 (1983) (citations omitted). In Georgia, a defendant asserting an assumption of the risk defense must establish that the plaintiff (1) had actual knowledge of the danger; (2) understood and appreciated the risks associated with such danger; and (3) voluntarily exposed himself to those risks. In the pretrial order, Ambling purported to "reserve all objections" to the admissibility of evidence. However, the record reveals that, in the complaint, which was served upon Ambling in June 2002, Purdy named Medina as the person who had analyzed samples of the black dust from her apartment and determined that it contained PVA. AMBLING MANAGEMENT COMPANY 926, 926-927(1), 219 S.E.2d 579 (1975). ; Mears, supra; see generally Smith v. Branch, 226 Ga.App. Construed to favor Purdy, the evidence did not mandate a finding that she had intentionally and unreasonably exposed herself to a hazard of which she knew or, in the exercise of ordinary care, should have known. [26] Generally, whether the plaintiff failed to exercise ordinary care for her personal safety is not susceptible of judgment as a matter of law.[27]. Colony Insurance Company v. Ambling Property Investments, LLC et al, No. Purdy also testified that after moving to another residence, she continued to smoke and burn candles inside, but experienced no residue problems there. Notwithstanding that evidence, Purdy's theory that the accumulation of the black substance throughout her apartment was due to Ambling's negligent maintenance was substantiated partly by Medina's testimony.19 He found such theory as the most probable scenario. Moreover, there was evidence that the residue problem began long before Purdy painted walls in November 2000. 200 Ga.App. Purdy next consulted Dr. Allen Lieberman, an occupational and environmental physician, to determine whether there was a connection between PVA and her respiratory and LCH conditions. Upon the trial of any civil case involving injury or disease, any medical report in narrative form which has been signed and dated by an examining or treating licensed medical doctor . Add photo or video. It listed Medina's deposition testimony as evidence Purdy might introduce and further listed Lieberman's curriculum vitae and medical reports as evidence Purdy would tender. See id. 581, 583(2), 359 S.E.2d 446 (1987) (imposition of punitive damages against landlord for injuries sustained by plaintiff when bathroom floor next to tub in apartment collapsed was authorized, where evidence showed that landlord had been aware for several years of serious problems with the plumbing in plaintiff's apartment and in three contiguous apartments, and where landlord was further aware that another tenant had fallen through a bathroom floor because of similar plumbing problems). 263, 264-266(1), 614 S.E.2d 887 (2005) (award of punitive damages was not authorized to plaintiff injured when metal tongue welded to frame of house trailer broke from trailer and caused the trailer to fall on him as he was working underneath the trailer, where the defendant had negligently welded the tongue onto the trailer frame, but did not know that the tongue would be used for anything other than pulling the trailer); Uniroyal Goodrich, supra at 254-255(3)(b), 461 S.E.2d 877 (imposition of punitive damages was not authorized against manufacturer of the tire used on van involved in car wreck, where manufacturer had complied with applicable regulations in designing tire and no evidence showed that the type of tire had ever before caused an injury); compare Gen. Motors Corp. v. Moseley, 213 Ga.App. . Mr. Wheeler was standing on the Farmer's Bank corner, towering a head . AMRLING PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, member; Co. on CaseMine. According to Medina, PVA is a common paint ingredient. Through her efforts, Purdy learned that burned particles containing PVA were being emitted from the heating unit. She promptly announced to Ambling her plan to move from the complex. It listed Medina's deposition testimony as evidence Purdy might introduce and further listed Lieberman's curriculum vitae and medical reports as evidence Purdy would tender. [12] Because there was evidence that Purdy's exposure to the hazard was not eliminated more than two *626 years before suit was filed, the trial court did not err in denying Ambling's motion for directed verdict on the ground that Purdy's personal injury claim was precluded by OCGA 9-3-33. 2511 2520 (the Federal Wiretapping Act). As the Supreme Court of Georgia has explained, the theory of continuing tort applies where any negligent or tortious act is of a continuing nature and produces injury in varying degrees over a period of time.9 Where there is a breach of a duty owed to another and the cumulative effects of continued exposure result in injury, a cause of action accrues when exposure to the hazard first produces ascertainable injury.10, While the tort is then complete in the sense that it will support a claim, it is nevertheless a tort of a continuing nature which tolls the statute of limitation so long as the continued exposure to the hazard is occasioned by the continued failure of the tortfeasor to warn the victim, and the statute of limitation does not commence to run under these circumstances until such time as the continued tortious act producing injury is eliminated, e.g., by an appropriate warning in respect to the hazard.11, We conclude that the continuing tort theory applies here such that the statute of limitation did not begin to run against Purdy until the exposure was eliminated, i.e., either Purdy removed herself from exposure to the hazard or Ambling took some measure to abate the contamination, warn Purdy of the hazard, or remove her from it.12 Because there was evidence that Purdy's exposure to the hazard was not eliminated more than two years before suit was filed, the trial court did not err in denying Ambling's motion for directed verdict on the ground that Purdy's personal injury claim was precluded by OCGA 9-3-33.13, 2. About Ambling. "[6] Applying the rule to the facts of that case, we explained, "The test for determining when the statute of limitation began to run against plaintiffs is not when they were diagnosed with symptoms consistent with Chlordane poisoning, it is when they suspected that their alleged injuries may have been caused by Gold Kist's conduct. See Trotter v. Summerour, 273 Ga.App. A06A1409, Ambling challenges the trial court's denial of its motion for a directed verdict on certain grounds. Legal Help If you have suffered damages in a similar taping and recording case, please fill in our form on the right to send your complaint to a lawyer to evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation. In a January 22, 2001 report to Purdy, Medina concluded, "The black smudges consist of residues of [PVA]," and further, "The black smudges came from a paint source, probably from the time the apartment was constructed paint fumes collected in the HVAC system and eventually burned in the heating system." 246, 407 S.E.2d 472 (1991). Ambling Management Company Federal Civil LawsuitDelaware District Court, Case No. 3:2013cv00284 - Document 25 (S.D. See id. Purdy sought compensatory and punitive damages. On October 20, 2005, Purdy's counsel took Medina's deposition for trial evidence, anticipating Medina's unavailability for trial. Several property managers promised Purdy that Ambling would respond to her problem, which promises might have diverted her focus from the hazard. Under this record, there is not clear and convincing evidence that Ambling demonstrated a conscious indifference to consequences so as to authorize the imposition of punitive damages.37 Accordingly, we find no error in the trial court's grant of Ambling's motion for a directed verdict on Purdy's claim for punitive damages. A06A1410, Purdy challenges the trial court's grant of Ambling's motion for a directed verdict on her claim for punitive damages. [17] See Bailey, supra; Mead v. Sheffield, 278 Ga. 268, 269, 601 S.E.2d 99 (2004) (instructing that the word "shall" is generally construed as a word of command). . This Code provision authorizes punitive damages, only in such tort actions in which it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences.32, In reviewing a motion for directed verdict, the trial and appellate courts have the same basic task: each must determine as a matter of law whether the evidence was sufficient under the clear and convincing standard.33 [C]lear and convincing evidence is an intermediate standard of proof, requiring a higher minimum level of proof than the preponderance of the evidence standard, but less than that required for proof beyond a reasonable doubt.34, Purdy asserts that, despite her numerous complaints, Ambling did nothing to identify the black material settling throughout her apartment, discover its source, or determine whether it presented a danger to her health. Purdy further attached to the complaint Lieberman's curriculum vitae and May 2002 medical report; and she expressly alerted Ambling in the complaint that she intended to tender these documents in evidence at trial pursuant to OCGA 24-3-18. "[34], Purdy asserts that, despite her numerous complaints, Ambling did nothing to identify the black material settling throughout her apartment, discover its source, or determine whether it presented a danger to her health. [23] See id. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. Assuming without deciding that Zwiren, a medical malpractice case,[23] applies to premises liability cases, we find Ambling's contention without merit. anyone claiming that they were injured by it." Purdy also asked Ambling to change air filters for the heating and air conditioning systems about every six months, which it did. Gerr and Atta concluded, "[I]t is not possible to state that anything related to the apartment was responsible for her [LCH].". Moreover, there was evidence that the residue problem began long before Purdy painted walls in November 2000. 9 See similar companies for insight and prospecting. Gypsum Co., 258 Ga. 365, 366(1), 368 S.E.2d 732 (1988) (discovery rule applies to cases of bodily injury that develop over an extended period of time). Gypsum Co., 258 Ga. 365, 366(1), 368 S.E.2d 732 (1988) (discovery rule applies to cases of bodily injury that develop over an extended period of time). She argues that Ambling's prolonged inaction evinced a conscious indifference to consequences. No transcript of a pretrial conference is in the record before us. 875, 884-885(8)(a), 447 S.E.2d 302 (1994) (where evidence showed that vehicle manufacturer was aware of the problems inherent with placement of fuel tanks outside the frame on its full-size pickup trucks, which exposure could have been significantly reduced by application of a steel shield around the tank, or by using retaining straps with rounded edges, yet it did not implement such modifications because of economic considerations, such evidence of a knowing endangerment of all who may come in contact with one of the five million full-size pickup trucks still on the road, was sufficient to support an award of punitive damages); McWilliams v. Hayes, 190 Ga.App. Ambling contends that the trial court erred by denying its motion for a directed verdict on the ground that Purdy's own conduct barred recovery because she failed to exercise ordinary care for her personal safety and that she assumed the risk of being exposed to a hazardous condition. Id. 401, 402-403(2), 251 S.E.2d 330 (1978); Johnson v. Daniel, 135 Ga.App. The Ambling Management Company management team includes Cynamon Willis (Chief Financial Officer), Shequoia Holloway (Results Driven Regional Vice President), and Susan Townsend (Chief Operations Officer) . Getting rid of his disagreeable freight and his uncongenial companions as soon as possible, he elbowed his way along the crowded sidewalk, looking for some of the neighbour boys. 6. Ambling also cites the testimony of its own medical expert witness, Dr. Stephen Schacher, an occupational medicine physician, who examined Purdy's medical records, researched whether there was any link between PVA and Purdy's alleged personal injury, and concluded that there has never been a reported case of [PVA] toxicity of any kind. He reported that he could not find a single case in the world's literature of anyone claiming that they were injured by it. Schacher opined that there was no connection between exposure to PVA and the development of LCH, disapproving of Lieberman's use of a particular article to reach his opinion otherwise. Miss. Purdy's own testimony reveals that her repeated complaints to Ambling were about a supposed mildew problem in her apartment; that she had been dealing with the condition as a mildew problem; and that within about a week of receiving Purdy's complaint that the contamination was something other than mildew, Ambling offered her another apartment. Ambling also cites the testimony of its own medical expert witness, Dr. Stephen Schacher, an occupational medicine physician, who examined Purdy's medical records, researched whether there was any link between PVA and Purdy's alleged personal injury, and concluded that "there has never been a reported case of [PVA] toxicity of any kind." Contact Who is Ambling Headquarters 348 Enterprise Dr, Valdosta, Georgia, 31601, United States Phone Number (229) 219-8000 Website www.ambling.com Revenue $69.4M Ambling points to Atta and Gerr's report finding no causal link between the two. In Case No. Maria Purdy sued Ambling Management Company, the leasing agent and property manager of her apartment complex, alleging *623 that its negligent maintenance of her apartment caused her personal injury and property damage. Purdy testified, At the time [I was moving] I was having a lot of respiratory problems And during this time we had found a knot in my throat-in my neck. In April 2001, she underwent surgery to remove the mass, which was determined to be a lymph node with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). 900, Dallas, TX, 75201-3136, USA Directors / Officers. Purdy explained at trial that the walls were "so dirty" by then that she resorted to painting them because her prior attempts to clean them had only smeared the particles. Everhart v. Rich's, Inc., 229 Ga. 798, 802(2), 194 S.E.2d 425 (1972); see Mears v. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 225 Ga.App. In April 2001, she underwent surgery to remove the mass, which was determined to be a lymph node with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). INTRODUCTION This case was filed as a personal injury action. At trial, Ambling moved for a directed verdict on numerous grounds; the court granted the motion on the claim for punitive damages, denying it in all other respects; and the jury found in Purdy's favor. 12. 6. [31], 7. ", The record confirms that, within 15 days of being served with Ambling's notice of appeal, Purdy filed a notice of cross-appeal, stating that she was appealing from the trial court's grant of a directed verdict in favor of Ambling on the issue of punitive damages. Ambling contends that the trial court erred by failing to exclude Medina's and Lieberman's expert opinions, arguing that the evidence was inadmissible under OCGA 24-9-67.1. 34. There must be circumstances of aggravation or outrage, such as spite or malice, or a fraudulent or evil motive on the part of the defendant, or such a conscious and deliberate disregard of the interests of others that the conduct may be called wilful or wanton. Eon praline - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Ford, 218 Ga.App. Ambling is a diverse team operating from a variety of locations while uniquely tied together by our values and vision. Purdy sought compensatory and punitive damages. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Something more than the mere commission of a tort is always required for punitive damages. v. Nat. [25] Robinson v. Kroger Co., 268 Ga. 735, 749(2)(b), 493 S.E.2d 403 (1997). Construed to favor Purdy, the evidence did not mandate granting Ambling's motion on this ground. A statement of the qualifications of the person signing the report may be included as part of the basis for providing the information contained therein, and the opinion of the person signing the report with regard to the etiology of the injury or disease may be included as part of the diagnosis. 086-6288804, 082-9910428 email : contact@vdothailand.com [34] Clarke v. Cotton, 263 Ga. 861, 862, n. 1, 440 S.E.2d 165 (1994) (citations and punctuation omitted). Thomason, supra at 247, 407 S.E.2d 472 (citations and punctuation omitted). Schacher opined that there was no connection between exposure to PVA and the development of LCH, disapproving of Lieberman's use of a particular article to reach his opinion otherwise. Purdy explained at trial that the walls were so dirty by then that she resorted to painting them because her prior attempts to clean them had only smeared the particles. Is this your business? And in light of this evidence, the trial court properly denied Ambling's motion for a directed verdict on this ground, notwithstanding inconsistent or even contradictory evidence. 18. 25. He reported that he "could not find a single case in the world's literature of . Co. v. Ambling Mgmt. Ambling points to Atta and Gerr's report finding no causal link between the two. Concerned that the offered apartment would present the same problem, Purdy moved out of the complex in March 2001. 13. Cyndi Johnson a.k.a. [33] Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Ford, 218 Ga. App. 2009) case opinion from the District of Maryland U.S. Federal District Court She promptly announced to Ambling her plan to move from the complex. A06A1410, Purdy challenges the trial court's grant of Ambling's motion for a directed verdict on her claim for punitive damages. Purdy testified, we thought it was mildew, and we just kept dealing with the mildew problem or the water problems. Purdy also asked Ambling to change air filters for the heating and air conditioning systems about every six months, which it did. Medina spent about three hours at the apartment, during which time he particularly noted "streaks of black smudges coming from" the heating and air conditioning vents. Kaplan v. Sanders, 237 Ga. 132, 133-134(1), 227 S.E.2d 38 (1976) (citations omitted). 276 Ga. 498, 578 S.E.2d 862 (2003). Ambling responded in late January 2001 by offering her another apartment in the same building. Clarke v. Cotton, 263 Ga. 861, 862, n. 1, 440 S.E.2d 165 (1994) (citations and punctuation omitted). Request UpdateGet E-Mail Alerts Delaware State University Student Housing Foundation, Plaintiff Represented by Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP Ambling contends that the trial court erred by denying its motion for a directed verdict on the ground that Purdy's personal injury claim was precluded by the two-year statute of limitation set forth in OCGA 9-3-33. 23. In a May 2002 medical report, he concluded that the node can be unequivocally related to PVA and that it is also logical that chronic exposure to airborne pollutants could unequivocally result in respiratory injury and immune suppression resulting in the history of chronic sinusitis and cough. Lieberman stated in a subsequent medical report concerning Purdy's respiratory and LCH conditions, [T]here are no other reasonable explanations to account for her upper airway injury and distress It is also more logical to conclude on the basis of temporality that whatever was causing the upper airway disturbance was also causing the proliferation of the submental lymph node It is therefore more certain than not that her body was reacting to the presence of the [PVA], OCGA 9-11-50(a) provides in pertinent part that (i)f there is no conflict in the evidence as to any material issue and the evidence introduced, with all reasonable deductions therefrom, shall demand a particular verdict, such verdict shall be directed. In determining whether any conflict in the evidence exists, the court must construe the evidence most favorably to the party opposing the motion for directed verdict. The knowledge requirement does not refer to a plaintiff's comprehension of general, non-specific risks that might be associated with such conditions or activities In its simplest and primary sense, assumption of the risk means that the plaintiff, in advance, has given his consent to relieve the defendant of an obligation of conduct toward him, and to take his chances of injury from a known risk arising from what the defendant is to do or leave undone. You're all set! OCGA 5-6-38(a) pertinently provides, "In civil cases, the appellee may institute cross appeal by filing notice thereof within 15 days from service of the notice of appeal by the appellant; and the appellee may present for adjudication on the cross appeal all errors of rulings adversely affecting him. See generally Daniel v. Parkins, 200 Ga.App. When I needed employment most back in May 2020 I was able to return with no problem. 318, 287 S.E.2d 252 (1981) (same). Purdy showed Medina that the walls, the carpet, her clothing, the insides of her cupboards, and various other items and locations were all coated by black particles. Defendants Ambling Management Company, LLC, Elton Park, LLC and Stepelana Taylor have filed in this cause a Motion to Dismiss on Grounds of Insufficient Process, Insufficient Service of Process, Lack of Declaratory Authority and Abstention. The lawsuit claims Ambling Management violated federal laws and also residents' rights to privacy. Ambling is a property management company that specializes, in student housing. Purdy next took an air filter from her apartment for testing by the county extension office, but that office had no explanation for her problem. 636, 640(2)(a), 484 S.E.2d 659 (1997); see also Corp. of Mercer Univ., supra at 366(2), 368 S.E.2d 732 (limiting continuing tort theory expressed in Everhart, supra, to cases in which personal injury is involved). [6] Id. Start Your Free Trial [20] 276 Ga. 498, 578 S.E.2d 862 (2003). That is her sole claim of error on cross-appeal. Here, there was evidence that, until she received Medina's report weeks before she moved away from the apartment complex, *629 Purdy did not have actual knowledge of the danger and did not know of the specific, particular risk of harm associated with conditions within her apartment.[30]. In 1995, Ryan Holmes, RISE Chief Executive Officer, broke ground on our first student housing project in Valdosta, Georgia ($10M, 348 beds), from which our property management company was launched. Please try again. Ambling Management Company. Work At Ambling Management? It also cites evidence that Purdy herself painted walls in the apartment in November 2000, two months before Medina inspected it. 3. Share. Property Management Edit. (b) Nor did the evidence mandate a finding that recovery was barred because Purdy had assumed the risk of the hazard. As the Supreme Court of Georgia has explained, the theory of continuing tort applies "where any negligent or tortious act is of a continuing nature and produces injury in varying degrees over a period of time. Under Bailey v. Edmundson,[14] a challenge to expert evidence on the ground that it fails to satisfy the requirements of OCGA 24-9-67.1, any hearing pertaining to such challenge, and the ruling thereon, "`shall be completed no later than the final pretrial conference contemplated under (OCGA ) 9-11-16.'"[15]. Get free summaries of new Court of Appeals of Georgia opinions delivered to your inbox! . [13] See Everhart, supra; Mears, supra; compare Thomason, supra (no showing that continuing tort theory operated to toll the statute of limitation within two years of date suit was filed); King v. Seitzingers, Inc., 160 Ga.App. Because Ambling failed to timely challenge the expert evidence under OCGA 24-9-67.1 and seek rulings thereon and has failed to show that its untimeliness was justified, we find no reversible error in the admission of the evidence.17 As the trial court recognized, had [Ambling] wanted to file a [OCGA 24-9-67.1] motion earlier, [it] could have, and not on the [last workday before] trial.. Ambling is a great company to work for. The standard used to review the grant or denial of a directed verdict is the any evidence test.1, 1. Sign up with Facebook or Sign up with email No tips and reviews Log in to leave a tip here. . [30] See Vaughn, supra; FPI Atlanta, L.P., supra. In addition, Ambling argues that Lieberman's opinion was insufficient under Zwiren v. Thompson,[20] asserting that it was not stated in terms of "a reasonable degree of medical probability.". Multi-Family Housing > Conventional Housing; Affordable Housing; Independent Senior Housing; Property Listings; Development. Robinson v. Kroger Co., 268 Ga. 735, 749(2)(b), 493 S.E.2d 403 (1997). Multi-Family Housing > Conventional Housing; Affordable Housing; Independent Senior Housing; Property Listings; Development. Travis E Box and Travis Edward Box are some of the alias or nicknames that Travis has used. 880, 885(3), 524 S.E.2d 524 (1999). This Code provision authorizes punitive damages "only in such tort actions in which it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences. Unlike in Thomason, the continuing tort theory operated here to toll the running of the statute of limitation to within two years of commencement of the action. 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