Betsill v. Scale Systems, Inc.

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Jason Betsill (Betsill) was involved in a collision while driving a truck owned by his employer, Scale Systems, Inc. Betsill’s two children, who were riding in the truck, were injured. Angela Betsill, the children’s mother, sued Scale Systems individually and on behalf of her children, alleging that the company was liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Scale Systems moved for summary judgment, arguing that because Betsill was not acting in the scope of his employment when the collision took place, it could not be liable. The trial court granted Scale…