Estate of Williams Ex Rel. Williams v. Vandeberg

AMUNDSON, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Estate of Timothy Williams, by its personal representative Yonda Williams, appeals the trial court’s dismissal of its claim of vicarious liability against Willard and David Vandeberg, the brothers of the tortfeasor, Elmer Vandeberg. We affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On November 14, 1996, a collision occurred between Timothy Williams and Elmer Vandeberg at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 3A in Moody County, South Dakota. At the time of the collision, Elmer was driving a 1993 Ford pickup, which he owned and insured. As a result of the accident, Williams was killed. On…