Kassman v. Busfield Enterprises, Inc.

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Chief Judge.

Mitchell Kassman brought this suit for personal injuries, alleging assault and battery, negligent supervision, and negligent hiring. Jury verdicts were returned against the defendants Whitaker, Busfield and Tomlins in the sum of $100,000 as compensatory damages. The jury found in favor of the defendant Paul Ash Investment Company (Ash).

The defendants Busfield and Tomlin were granted a new trial on the issue of liability and the plaintiff was denied its motion for judgment n. o. v. or in the alternative a new trial against the defendant Paul Ash Investment Company.…