Tecumseh Products Co., Inc. v. Rigdon

Ellington, Judge.

Tecumseh Products Company, Inc. appeals from a jury verdict in favor of Wanda Faye Rigdon, who sued the company after she was assaulted by a Tecumseh employee. We find the jury’s verdict was supported by evidence at trial and, therefore, affirm the trial court’s judgment thereon.

In three enumerations, Tecumseh contends the trial court erred in failing to grant its motions for directed verdicts on Rigdon’s claims for negligent rehiring and retention, lost wages, and punitive damages. This contention is without merit.

Where a jury returns a verdict and it has the approval of the…