Monday, February 1, 2010

Jones cert petition

Halliburton has filed a Petition for Certiorari in the Jones case where the Fifth Circuit  refusal to compel arbitration of Plaintiff's claims for (1) assault and battery; (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress arising out of an alleged assault; (3) negligent hiring, retention, and supervision of employees involved in the alleged assault; and (4) false imprisonment.