However, upon further reflection on the evidence presented at trial and on the principles enunciated in Vasbinder, I find that the punitive damage awards against Darsee and Dragon are excessive because they are greater than necessary to serve the purpose of deterrence. Therefore, I reduce the award against Darsee to $35,000 and the award against Dragon to $50,000.
Conclusion
*3 For the foregoing reasons, defendants' motion for reconsideration is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff shall settle judgment on two days notice.