Alpharetta First United Methodist Church v. Stewart

Andrews, Judge.

Alpharetta First United Methodist Church (“Church” or “Alpharetta First”) and North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church, Inc. (“Conference”), appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment on Pamela and Roger Stewart’s claims arising out of a sexual relationship between Pamela Stewart and Michael Boen, a minister at the Church. We conclude the trial court erred in denying the motion and, therefore, reverse.

Ms. Stewart alleges battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, assault, and breach of trust against Boen, the…