Davis v. Frederick's, Inc.

CROCKETT, Justice:

The controversy now remaining in this case is whether the action of an employee, defendant Dan Balderas, opening a door into an alley which struck and injured the plaintiff, was part of the operation of the business of his employer, defendant Frederick’s, Inc. (Fred’s Burger Chalet). As will appear below, the interests of the plaintiff Buelah Davis are not here involved. Her claim against defendants has been compromised and settled. Solution to the problem stated above is essential because the employer, defendant Frederick’s (and/or its insurer) contends that Security…