FORD V. REVLON, INC.
153 Ariz. 38 (1987)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an action for assault and battery and intentional infliction
of emotional distress.
FACTS: Ford (P) worked for Revlon and in ten years of employment worked her way up from a
secretary, junior buyer, to buyer. In October 1979, Kevin Braun was hired as the new manager
of purchasing and invited P to dinner to discuss business. At the end of dinner Braun told P
that she was not going anywhere as she was to sleep with him that night. P rejected the
advances and Braun threatened retaliation. P did not report the dinner. During a company
picnic in May 1980, P was followed by Braun and assaulted by him with unwanted touching of a
sexual nature. P began to report the incidents to management and had extensive contact with
her chain of command. No action had been taken over a six-month period and Braun was
continuing his harassment with phone calls and threats. P developed high blood pressure and
a nervous tick and chest pains along with rapid breathing. By February 21, 1981, P submitted
a written request for transfer and the next day was placed on probation for poor work
performance. Braun was eventually issued a letter of censure by D. In October 1981, P
attempted suicide. D terminated Braun. P then sued Braun and D. The jury found Braun liable
for assault and battery but not liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The
jury found D liable to intentional infliction of emotional distress. D appealed. The court
of appeals reversed.
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