386 S.E.2d 120 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF GWINNETT COUNTY et al. v. JONES et al. 46956.Supreme Court of Georgia. DECIDED NOVEMBER 22, 1989. RECONSIDERATION DENIED DECEMBER 20, 1989. HUNT, Justice. This case raises issues regarding punitive damages: whether the award is authorized under the facts of this case, whether the award is excessive, and whether punitive […]