Marcus M. Sands v. Union Camp Corporation

This is a removal proceeding, brought under the provisions of 28 U.S.C.A. § 1441 et seq. The complaint seeks recovery of $250,000 damages and $150,000 punitive damages arising out of an incident when plaintiff was struck a blow by a fellow servant. Plaintiff alleges that he was totally disabled as a result of injuries received from an assault and battery perpetrated against him by his supervisor at the Union Camp Company. The reason for the dispute related to the manner of performance of a particular task which was part of plaintiff’s duties. Plaintiff had notified the company on two prior…