Legal Opinion

Soti v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided January 14, 2005No. 1030005PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Drue Soti, the plaintiff below, appeals from summary judgment for the defendants, Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. ("Lowe's"), and Specialty Risk Services, Inc. ("SRS"), in his action alleging the tort of outrage and fraudulent suppression. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

Lowe's is self-insured for workers' compensation purposes. SRS handles workers' compensation claims filed by employees of Lowe's, and, in turn, a firm called Bunch and Associates assists SRS in handling the medical aspect of those claims.

Soti began working at a Lowe's store in Mobile on March 23, 2000. On April 15, 2000, Soti…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. American Road Serv. Co. v. InmonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1980
  2. Thomas v. BSE Indus. Contractors, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1993
  3. Continental Cas. Ins. Co. v. McDonaldSupreme Court of Alabama · 1990
  4. Lowman v. Piedmont Exec. Shirt Mfg. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1989
  5. Harrelson v. R.J.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2003

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  4. Davis v. SelfDistrict Court, N.D. Alabama · 2013
  5. J.C. HUDSON, Jr. v. RENOSOL SEATING, LLCCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2011

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