Sutton v. Tacoma School District No. 10

¶1 Rose Sutton appeals an order granting summary judgment to Tacoma School District No. 10 and Jeffrey Frederick (collectively School District) on her claims for assault, battery, and outrage arising from Frederick’s alleged conduct toward Sutton’s granddaughter, NYY. Sutton argues that questions of fact exist regarding these claims where Frederick, NYY’s first grade teacher, allegedly berated NYY in a loud voice while towering over her and physically bumping her until she was pinned against a wall. We reverse the trial court’s grant of summary judgment on the battery and assault claims…