Gregory v. Cott

Carolyn Gregory (plaintiff), a professional caregiver with prior experience caring for Alzheimer's patients and knowledge of their potential for violent tendencies, was injured by a knife when her patient, Lorraine Cott, became violent while Gregory was doing dishes; Gregory sued Lorraine's husband Bernard Cott and Lorraine (defendants) for negligence, the trial court granted summary judgment based on primary assumption of risk, the appellate court affirmed, and Gregory appealed.