Gibson v. Greyhound Bus Lines, Incorporated

ORDER AND OPINION

CHARLES R. SCOTT, District Judge.

This cause came before this Court on defendants’ motion for summary judgment. In his complaint plaintiff seeks to recover both compensatory and punitive damages for alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress by defendant Greyhound Bus Lines, Incorporated. Jurisdiction is based upon diversity of citizenship and the requisite amount in controversy (28 U.S.C. § 1332). The undisputed facts giving rise to plaintiff’s claim are as follows:

On July 22, 1975, plaintiff was a wildlife officer with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish…