Facts: Keith Horn alleges an assault by Brian Latondress, an employee of LMHC, resulting in Horn's injury, including a fractured femur, during an altercation involving their dogs at an LMHC housing complex.
Issues/Main Discussion: The core issue was the liability of LMHC for the actions of Latondress, considering whether there was a sufficient nexus between Latondress's conduct and his employment position to attribute liability to LMHC.
Ruling: The court dismissed LMHC’s motion for summary judgment, finding that genuine issues requiring a trial existed regarding LMHC’s potential liability for Latondress’s actions.
Amount Awarded: Not applicable; the focus was on procedural aspects concerning summary judgment and liability issues, with a trial required for a final determination on the merits.
