Crittenden v. Thompson-Walker Co., Inc.

Bell, Judge:

Parnell Crittenden, Jr., commenced this action against the Thompson-Walker Company, Inc., for injuries resulting from an assault and battery by Bobby Welch, an employee of Thompson-Walker. The circuit court entered judgment against Thompson-Walker on a jury verdict of $75,000 actual damages. Thompson-Walker appeals. We affirm.

In January 1981, Crittenden contracted with Thompson-Walker to renovate a building he was leasing as a place of business for a retail store. Thompson-Walker worked on the building until February 27,1981. Several days prior to completion of the renovation,…