Millet v. B & B Exterminating Co.

McBRIDE, Judge.

On June 12, 1953, there was a physical encounter between Millet, the plaintiff, and Cole, one of the defendants. Millet, alleging that Cole without provocation struck him in the face with his fist, brings this suit seeking to recover from Cole $50,000 for pain and suffering, embarrassment and humiliation, lost wages, and medical expenses. It is alleged in the petition that Cole was the employee of B & B Exterminating Company, Inc., and that in committing the assault upon plaintiff, he was acting as agent of said corporation, and the corporation is also sought to be held liable…