Exclusive Remedy Didn't Bar Paralegal's Claims for Assault, Battery, Against Attorney Employer

A New York appellate court revived a paralegal’s claims against an attorney colleague for assault and battery, then granted summary judgment in his favor. Case: Tarasiuk v. Levoritz, No. 2020-03778, 05/17/2023, published. Facts: Aliaksei Tarasiuk worked for the Levoritz Law Group as a paralegal. The Levoritz Law Group's office was located in a building owned by 17 State Owners LLC, and managed by RFR Realty LLC. On Aug. 24, 2017, Tarasiuk was terminated from his employment, and attorney Yonatan S. Levoritz directed him to come to the office to pick up his belongings. When Tarasiuk...