Dickert v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Chandler, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ opinion of Dickert v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., — S.C. —, 411 S.E. (2d) 672 (Ct. App. 1991). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Appellant Dickert (Employee) was hired by Respondent Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Employer) in August of 1987 as a sales representative in its Columbia office. Respondent Smalley (Co-Employee) is the office manager and Employee’s supervisor.

On January 4, 1989, Employee filed suit against Employer and Co-Employee alleging causes of action for: (1) negligence based upon Employer’s…