Hathcock v. Acme Truck Lines, Inc.

WIENER, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff-Appellant Hathcock seeks reversal of the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendant-Ap-pellee Acme Truck Lines, Inc. (“Acme”). Because we find Hathcock, in his capacity as a truck driver, was an employee of Acme at all pertinent times, we affirm the district’s court grant of summary judgment.

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FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Acme transports equipment, materials, and supplies throughout the country. Hathcock, pursuant to a written agreement (the “lease agreement”) leased his truck to Acme. The third paragraph of the lease agreement contains the…