Pattershall v. Jenness

WATHEN, Justice.

Plaintiff David R. Pattershall appeals from the civil judgment of the Superior Court (Waldo County), entered on the jury’s verdict for defendant Ronald Jenness and for defendants Reginald E. Jenness and Elsie T. Jenness, doing business as Rollie’s Cafe in Belfast. Plaintiff alleged that Ronald Jenness assaulted him, and that Ronald’s employers (who are also his parents), Reginald E. Jenness and Elsie T. Jenness, were vicarously liable, in addition to Ronald’s primary liability, for the damages caused by their servant’s assault. The jury found that Ronald acted in justifiable…