Court of Appeals of Georgia November 7, 2001, A01A1411 (Long Leaf Industries, Inc. v. Mitchell)

Ruffin, Judge.

William Mitchell and his wife sued Long Leaf Industries, Inc. (“Long Leaf”), alleging that Mitchell was injured while working on Long Leaf’s premises. In their complaint, the Mitchells asserted that William’s injuries were caused by Long Leaf’s negligence, that his wife suffered a loss of consortium, and that Long Leaf’s conduct entitled them to punitive damages.