Snyder v. Turk
Ohio Court of Appeals
627 N.E.2d 1053 (1993)
Relevant factsFree
During a difficult operation, surgeon Turk (defendant), upset that nurse Snyder (plaintiff) handed him an instrument that was too short, grabbed and pulled her face toward the surgical site to show her why he needed longer instruments; Snyder sued for battery, and the trial court granted Turk a directed verdict based on his assertion that he didn't intend to cause her personal injury.
IssueFree
Whether a person may be liable for battery absent an intent to cause personal injury.