Miller v. Salem Merchant Patrol, Inc.

On summary judgment, the trial court ruled that defendant Salem Merchant Patrol, Inc., was not vicariously liable for its employee’s assault on plaintiff. The court accordingly entered judgment in defendant’s favor. We affirm.

Because this case arises on defendant’s summary judgment motion, we state the facts in the light most favorable to plaintiff. See Olson v. F & D Publishing Co., Inc., 160 Or App 582, 584, 982 P2d 556 (1999). Defendant provides private security services to clients within the Salem area. Among other things, its uniformed officers patrol clients’ premises, inspect clients’…