KING, Judge.
The sole issue presented by this appeal is whether or not the Sheriff of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana is liable for an intentional tort committed by one of his uniformed deputies during an off-duty arrest.
Plaintiff, Jerry L. Sullivan, sued defendant, Deputy Howard Quick, for injuries received when Quick arrested and physically beat Sullivan. Sullivan also sued Sam James, then Sheriff of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana on a theory of vicarious...
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