Bakker v. Baza'r, Inc.

*247HOWELL, J.

Plaintiff filed an action for assault and battery and the intentional infliction of emotional distress against defendant. After a jury verdict in plaintiff’s favor for general and punitive damages, the trial court conducted a supplemental hearing and found that plaintiff’s cause of action for damages was barred by the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Judgment was entered for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff was employed by the defendant. On July 18, 1973, while at work, plaintiff was approached by a security officer who was also employed by defendant. The security officer…