Cook v. AFC Enterprises, Inc.

THOMPSON, Judge.

On January 22, 1999, Sonja Cook sued AFC Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter “AFC”), and its employees Lloyd Hol-brook, Theresa Cole, and LaTiffany Stock-dale alleging the tort of outrage, assault and battery, and corporate negligence in hiring and supervision. AFC and Hol-brook answered, asserting that all of Cook’s claims were barred by § 25-5-53, Ala.Code 1975, the exclusivity provision of Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Act. AFC and Holbrook then moved for a summary judgment. On February 21, 2001, the trial court heard oral arguments on that motion. On April 10, 2001, the trial…