Rodman v. CSX Intermodal, Inc.

Here, we consider whether an employer may be vicariously hable for the negligence of an employee that occurs while the worker is en route to “punching out,” as directed by the employer. Plaintiff, Michael Rodman, was injured in a collision with an employee of defendant, CSX Intermodal, Inc., that occurred at the premises where the employee worked. The circuit court found that the employee was not acting within the scope of employment at the time of the collision and entered summary judgment for defendant. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

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