Allstate Insurance Co. v. Panzica

In April 1984 Dino Nicolazzi, 13 years old, was a passenger on a dirt bike driven by Mateo Panzica, also 13 years old. The bike was owned by Mateo’s brother, Paul Panzica. Nicolazzi was killed when the bike collided with a vehicle driven by Raul Gonzales. The accident occurred on a public roadway, four miles from the Panzicas’ property.

Aldo Nicolazzi, Dino- Nicolazzi’s representative, brought suit against Panzica and his parents, Ronald and Martha. The complaint sought recovery against Mateo Panzica for his negligent operation of the bike; it also sought recovery against Ronald and Martha…