Ex Parte City of Huntsville

Charles W. Davis, respondent, arrested for disorderly conduct and booked in the Huntsville jail, suffered injuries to his eye and nose area. Respondent sued the jailer and petitioner, the City of Huntsville. Respondent's amended complaint included three counts: one against the defendant jailer for assault and battery, one against the City for negligence of the jailer in the performance of his duties as an agent of the City, and a final count against the City charging it with negligence in the hiring and supervising of its employee, the jailer. A jury found in favor of respondent and assessed…