Bryant is the administrator of the estate of the deceased and the guardian of the deceased's minor child. Bryant sued Wal-Mart for damages following the death of the deceased based on the theory of unlawful false imprisonment. While working on the night restocking crew, the deceased suffered a stroke.
Medical personnel arrived six minutes later but could not enter the store because management had locked all doors of the store and no manager was present to open the door.
By the time the medical crew entered the store to assist her, they were unable to revive her, and she died 15 minutes later. Bryant contended that false imprisonment occurred from the time the deceased became ill until the time the medical team was able to enter the store. WalMart claimed that Bryant's exclusive remedy was under the workers' compensation act. Was Wal-Mart incorrect? Decide.