Trabulsy v. Publix Super Market, Inc.

We review the propriety of a summary judgment in favor of Appellee, Publix Super Market, Inc., in this action for injuries arising from an alleged battery committed by its employee, Appellee, Almonzo Blan-ton. Appellant alleged that he was battered by Blanton during an altercation that occurred while he was shopping in a Publix grocery store. The trial court granted summary judgment for Publix, concluding that Blanton acted outside the scope of his employment when he allegedly battered Appellant. We reverse, because fact questions precluded summary judgment on this issue.

While Appellant was…