Sipple v. Starr

McGRAW, Justice:

Appellant Debbie Sipple, administratrix for her son Sidney Sipple, appeals a grant of summary judgment for appellee, fuel distributor Petroleum Products Inc., in her wrongful death action, in which she sought damages for the death of her son, killed when visiting a convenience store in Mingo County known as the Rocket Mart. The Circuit Court of Mingo County granted summary judgment on the basis that appellee had no control over the operation of the store, was not liable for negligent selection of the store for distribution of its gasoline, and was not engaged in a joint…