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Jane Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Date: 05-04-2006
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Ernest Kinard
Court: 5th Circuit Court, Richland County, South Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney:
David Massey, Columbia, South Carolina
Defendant's Attorney:
Steve Morrison of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Columbia, South Carolina
Jane Doe, age 16, sued Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on a negligent hiring theory for the injuries and damages that she claimed that she sustained as a result of being fondled by registered sex offender Bobby Devon Randall in 2002. Randall, an employee of Wal-Mart, pleaded guilty of sexual assault and died in prison. Plaintiff claimed that Wal-Mart negligently hired and retained Randall to work at the store.
The defenses asserted by Wal-Mart are not available.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Jane Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.
Which court heard Jane Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?
This case was heard in 5th Circuit Court, Richland County, South Carolina, SC. The presiding judge was Ernest Kinard.
Who were the attorneys in Jane Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?
Plaintiff's attorney: David Massey, Columbia, South Carolina. Defendant's attorney: Steve Morrison of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Columbia, South Carolina.
When was Jane Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. decided?
This case was decided on May 4, 2006.