Howard Motor Co. v. Swint

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

We granted this interlocutory appeal to determine whether the trial court erred in denying separate trials to defendants Howard Motor Company, Inc. and John Howard in this suit for tortious assault and battery, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The five plaintiffs are women who at various times were employed by defendant Howard Motor Company. Each plaintiff individually alleges she was sexually harassed by defendant John Howard at different times and dates. The trial court ruled that, as evidence as to each plaintiff would be…