Boucher v. Exide Corp.

SULLIVAN, Judge.

Donald and Marilyn Boucher (Bouchers) appeal the trial court's summary judgment in favor of Exide Corporation (Exide), the defendant below.

We affirm.

The facts most favorable to Bouchers are as follows: Donald Boucher was employed as a foreman by Exide. On or about May 21, 1982, Boucher was in the foreman's office completing some paperwork. Another foreman, Kerns, entered the office, verbally assaulted Boucher, then hit Boucher twice. The second blow knocked Boucher from his chair and onto the floor, whereupon Boucher "came up swinging." Appellant's Brief at 5. On May 28, 1982,…