If I get assaulted on the job by another employee, do I have a case against my employer?
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If I get assaulted on the job by another employee, do I have a case against my employer?
My employer is a major corporation.
Asked on May 15, 2014 under Personal Injury, Georgia
Answers:
Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
There would need to be more facts to establish they failed to provide adequate security for example, if they knew of his violent nature and did not protect you from it. It's doubtful though.
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