T. G. & Y. Stores Co. v. Waters

Pope, Judge.

This is the second appearance of this case in our court. See Bowen v. Waters, 170 Ga. App. 65 (316 SE2d 497) (1984). In summary, appellee Waters loaned his car to Susan Duncan who drove it to the shop of appellant T. G. & Y. Stores Company. While Ms. Duncan was inside the store, she was suspected of shoplifting. When she exited the store, appellant Bowen, an employee of T. G. & Y., acting upon the store manager’s instructions, followed Ms. Duncan in his own car. During the chase that followed, appellee’s car overturned and was destroyed.

Appellee filed suit against appellants…