An award of $35,000 in exemplary damages was upheld for police assault, battery and false imprisonment of a cooperative homeowner during a STAR Group operation where police had no lawful authority to remain after arresting a third party. The quantum, while at the higher end, was within the proper exercise of discretion given the grave abuse of police powers against an innocent person.
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