Griffin v. Thompson

COMBS, Judge.

Edward D. Griffin appeals from an order and judgment of the Marion Circuit Court directing a verdict against him and dismissing his claim for civil assault, gross negligence, and wanton disregard for his safety. Patrick Mann cross-appeals from the dismissal of his counterclaim for assault and wanton conduct. The trial court based its ruling upon the provisions of KRS 304.39-060, a section of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (MVRA), the Kentucky No-Fault statute.

Appellant, an off-duty police officer, was at the Galaxy nightclub in Lebanon, Kentucky, when an altercation…