Hungry Wolf/Sugar & Spice, Inc. v. Langdeau

Peterson, Judge.

Richard Langdeau, Jr., and Ashley Langdeau (the “Langdeaus”) filed suit against Hungry Wolf/Sugar & Spice (“Hungry Wolf”), alleging that Hungry Wolf was vicariously liable for the tortious actions of its alleged employee, and that it negligently hired and retained the employee. The trial court denied Hungry Wolf’s motion for summary judgment, concluding that a police report submitted by the Langdeaus created a question of fact as to whether the tortfeasor was employed by Hungry Wolf. We granted Hungry Wolf’s application for interlocutory review. On appeal, Hungry Wolf argues…