Brenda Franklin v. Cornelius Turner

MODIFIED OPINION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

BARNES, J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. The motion for rehearing is denied. The previous opinion of this Court is withdrawn, and this opinion is substituted in its place.

¶ 2. This appeal stems from a complaint filed on February 19, 2013, by Brenda Franklin, a tenant of Golden Age Apartments, against Cornelius Turner d/b/a Golden Age Apartments and Major Management (collectively referred to as “Turner”), and Robert Swinney, seeking $1,000,000 in damages. The complaint alleged that Swinney, the caretaker/employee of the apartment complex, was liable for assault and…