Ana, Inc. v. Lowry

OPINION

LEE DUGGAN, Jr., Justice (Assigned).

I

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This is an appeal by a convenience store owner from a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding the owner liable under re-spondeat superior for its employee’s alleged assault upon a customer. Appellant, ANA, Inc., argues, inter'alia, that it is not liable for its employee’s alleged actions because that employee was not acting within the scope of his authority and was not ANA’s vice principal. We reverse and remand.

II

BACKGROUND

ANA, which does business as A-Mart, owns and operates a convenience store. Appellee, Dorothy Lowry,…