Supreme Court of Alabama May 26, 2000, 1971340 (Old Republic Insurance Company v. Lanier)

Old Republic Insurance Company and Old Republic Union Insurance Company (collectively "Old Republic") appeal from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of Tom Lanier for $2,940,000 in compensatory damages, and $25 million in punitive damages. The dispositive issue on appeal is whether Lanier's action was barred by the doctrine of res judicata.