Explore 4 court opinions on Negligent Retention. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligent Hiring Case
Jason Schmit v. Trimac Transportation, Inc., decided by Eighth Circuit on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Appellate court allows some claims in sexual assault lawsuit against Showdown to proceed, reverses dismissal of others.
This case involves a lawsuit filed by the estate of Samantha Skaggs and her parents against Peternett, Inc. (d/b/a Showdown), and several individuals. The Skaggs family alleged that Samantha was sexua...
Franchisee may be liable for employee's off-duty shooting if negligent hiring or retention is proven
This case involves a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the trustee for the next of kin of Unity McGill against R.C. of St. Cloud, Inc. (a McDonald's franchisee). Unity McGill was shot and killed by a Mc...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Trucking Company in Negligence Case
Jorge Andujar v. Hub Group Trucking, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...