Jackson Ex Rel. Robinson v. a Woman's Choice, Inc.

MARTIN, John C., Judge.

Plaintiffs filed this action alleging an assault and battery upon plaintiff Mukeshia Jackson by defendants and that defendants intentionally or negligently inflicted emotional distress upon Mukeshia Jackson and upon the other two plaintiffs, who are Mukeshia’s parents. Plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages. Defendants answered, asserting affirmative defenses, and simultaneously moved to dismiss the complaint pursuant to G.S. § 1A-1, Rule 12(b)(6) on grounds the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Plaintiffs subsequently…