Caudle worked at Betts Lincoln-Mercury dealer. During an office party, many of the employees, including President Betts, were playing with an electric auto condenser, which gave a slight electric...

Caudle worked at Betts Lincoln-Mercury dealer. During an office party, many of the employees, including President Betts, were playing with an electric auto condenser, which gave a slight electric shock when touched. Some employees played catch with the condenser. Betts shocked Caudle on the back of his neck and then chased him around, holding the condenser. The shock later caused Caudle to suffer headaches, to pass out, and eventually to require surgery on a nerve in his neck. Even after surgery, Caudle had a slight numbness on one side of his head. He sued Betts for battery. Betts defended by saying that it was all horseplay and that he had intended no injury. Please rule.