Morgan v. Bank of America, National Assocation

**What Happened:** An employee named Morgan was shot by her estranged husband while at work at Carla Gay Dress Co. She sued the company for negligence, claiming they failed to protect her from this workplace violence. Morgan argued that her employer should have taken steps to prevent the shooting from happening on company property. **What the Court Decided:** The court ruled in favor of the employer, Carla Gay Dress Co. The judge determined that the company was not responsible for the shooting because it was not "reasonably foreseeable" that this violent incident would occur. The court upheld a directed verdict, meaning they found the employer had no legal duty to prevent this specific type of harm. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This ruling shows that employers generally aren't held liable for unforeseeable acts of violence by third parties, even when they happen at work. However, this doesn't mean workers have no protections. Employers may still have duties to provide security if they know about specific threats or if violence is predictable in their workplace. Workers facing domestic violence should inform their employers about potential threats, as this could create a duty for the employer to take reasonable protective measures.