Exclusivity Bars Worker's Civil Claims for Injuries From Attack by Customer

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that exclusivity barred the entirety of a worker’s civil claims against her employer for her injuries from being attacked by a disgruntled customer. Case: Peachstate Concessionaires Inc. v. Bryant, No. A25A1922, 12/03/2025, published. Facts: Mekiah Bryant worked as a cashier at a Dunkin’ Donuts store owned by Peachstate Concessionaires Inc. On the evening of Dec. 5, 2020, Marquavis Goolsby came to the drive-thru, and a female in the car ordered food. Through the drive-through intercom, Bryant informed Goolsby and his female companion that the ...