Papa John's International, Inc. v. McCoy
Kentucky Supreme Court
244 S.W.3d 44 (2008)
Relevant factsFree
RWT driver Burke, after a delivery that allegedly turned into a hostage-like standoff involving McCoy discussing suicide and homicide while intoxicated, reported the incident to his supervisor, who called police over Burke's objection; McCoy was arrested for unlawful imprisonment, the charges were later dropped with prejudice, and McCoy sued RWT and Papa John's for malicious prosecution and defamation, arguing Burke's report was false.
IssueFree
Whether, under Kentucky law, an employer must be held vicariously liable for the intentional torts of its employees.