Tatum v. Hyatt Corp.

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• holding that common law tort claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress are preempted by WCA
• granting summary judgment to defendant because common law claims, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, were predicated on actions of fellow employee, which employer did not intend
• granting summary judgment for defendants because WCA was exclusive remedy for the plaintiffs injury
• granting summary judgment to defendant because common law claims, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, were predicated on actions of fellow employee, which employer did not intend
• dismissing the plaintiff’s claims of assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress because the WCA provided the exclusive remedy for the plaintiff’s workplace injuries
• co-worker wrapped his arms around plaintiff’s neck and body, rubbed against plaintiff as if to simulate sexual intercourse, made comments about her physical attractiveness, and placed a piece of ice in her skirt pocket

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