Readinger v. Gottschall

Opinion by

Flood, J.,

The chief question raised by this appeal is whether there can be a recovery in a trespass action by an employe for an assault upon him by his employers. . This question has not heretofore reached our appellate courts but this is the second case in which a common pleas court has held that there can be a recovery. The cases in other jurisdictions are divided.

Mrs. Readinger, the wife-plaintiff, after working for the defendants, Mr. and Mrs. Gottschall, from May 9 to 11, 1958, was told by telephone on May 12th .that her services were no longer required and that she should come…