Arnold v. Athens Newspapers, Inc.

Beasley, Judge.

Plaintiff brought an action for damages against the defendant newspaper corporation as a result of an incident in which she was sexually assaulted. The complaint alleged liability on the part of the defendant by negligently placing the plaintiff in a dangerous situation which resulted in the injuries she received. The original action was also against the defendant G.R.B., Inc. d/b/a Arby’s Roast Beef on whose premises the assault occurred. However, that defendant was dismissed without prejudice and has no part in this appeal.

After defendant’s answer was filed and both sides…