GARCIA v. LEWIS

No. 50,744-CA.

197 So.3d 738 (2016)

Francisco GARCIA, et al, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Brian LEWIS, et al, Defendants-Appellees.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

June 22, 2016.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ryan E. Gatti , McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo Hardy, McDaniel & Welch, LLC, by Kyle P. Kirsch , for Appellants, Francisco Garcia, et ux.

John William Evans, Jr. , Winchell & Joseph, LLC, by Curtis R. Joseph, Jr. , for Appellees, Eldorado Casino, et al.

Hannah, Colvin & Pipes, LLP, by W. Ransom Pipes , for Intervener, Associated Indemnity Corp.

Simon, Peragine, Smith, & Redfearn, LLP, by Charles Edward Riley, IV , for Defendant, Full Service Systems Corp.

Before MOORE, LOLLEY and GARRETT, JJ.


Francisco Garcia appeals a summary judgment that dismissed his tort claim against his employer, Eldorado Casino, for damages arising from an aggravated battery he received at work. For the reasons expressed, we reverse and remand.

Factual Background

Garcia was employed by Eldorado as a sous-chef in the kitchen...

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