Coastal Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Cope.

MONROE, Judge.

James Cope sued Coastal Bail Bonds, Inc., Bruce James, Mark Ivey, and Kevin Herrin alleging that the three men, as agents or employees of the bail bond company, used unnecessary and excessive force against him in their pursuit of another man who had jumped bail. Cope specifically made claims of willful trespass, assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and wantonness against the defendants. Mark Ivey and Kevin Herrin could not be found, and the two were dismissed from the case for lack of service. The case proceeded against Coastal and…