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Is it an assault or battery?

Asked on Jun 25th, 2015 on Personal Injury - Ohio
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If someone knew you have asthma or would have a panic attack when listening to loud and fast while at work and that someone purposely turn on loud and fast music or bring an asthma trigger toward the person. Would that be an assault or a battery?
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Technically "yes." However, absent some serious harm or a documented pattern of conduct, I do not believe that the police would do anything. Perhaps the HR department would intervene.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2015 at 5:23 AM

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