Brown v. Vince

WATKINS, Judge.

Defendants, Vincent L. Vince and Zurich Insurance Company appeal the judgment of $75,000 awarded plaintiff, Brent Brown, for injuries sustained as a result of a battery committed by Vince’s employee and co-defendant James Fuller. The principal issues raised by this appeal are (1) the introduction of Fuller’s criminal conviction 1 into the evidence, and (2) Vince’s vicarious liability. We affirm the trial court.

The battery occurred on-April 17,1980 at Secrets Lounge in Baton Rouge. Vince is the owner of Secrets, Zurich the insurer, and Fuller an employee. It is disputed as to…