A judge has awarded more than $1 million to former University of Kentucky basketball player Josh Harrellson in his civil case against Leon A. Smith, former director of the UK men’s basketball operations.
In a civil suit filed in Fayette Circuit Court earlier this year, Harrellson alleged that Smith had defrauded and stolen money from him during the time that Smith was supposed to be looking after Harrellson’s investments.
Fayette Circuit Judge Pamela Goodwine’s Monday ruling on punitive damages — $1,025,308.14 — is six times the amount of compensatory damages — $170,884.69 — she ruled that Smith also must pay Harrellson.