Tomash v. John Deere Industrial Equipment Co.

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff James Leonard Tomash filed a petition against defendants John Deere Industrial Equipment Company (Deere) and Power Equipment Company (PEC) alleging abuse of process and intentional infliction of emotional distress. After Tomash presented his evidence, trial court directed verdicts for defendants on both counts. The court of appeals reversed and remanded for new trial. After further review, we vacate the court of appeals’ decision and affirm trial court’s judgment.

The controlling facts are largely undisputed. To the extent facts or the inferences to be drawn…