Legal Opinion
Kerl v. Dennis Rasmussen, Inc.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 29, 2004No. 02-1273PublishedCited by 62 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDiane S. Sykes, J.
¶ 1. This case involves a claim of franchisor vicarious liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior. At issue is whether and under what circumstances a franchisor may be vicariously liable for the negligence of its franchisee.
¶ 2. The issue arises in the context of a damages lawsuit stemming from a horrific crime. Harvey Pierce ambushed and shot Robin Kerl and her fiancé David Jones in the parking lot of a Madison Wal-Mart where Kerl and Jones worked. Kerl was seriously injured in the shooting, and Jones was killed. Pierce, who was Kerl's former boyfriend, then shot and killed…
2Cases cited30 opinions
- Green Spring Farms v. KerstenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1987
- Folsom v. Burger KingWashington Supreme Court · 1998
- Pamperin v. Trinity Memorial HospitalWisconsin Supreme Court · 1988
- Holiday Inns, Inc. v. NewtonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
- Arsand v. City of FranklinWisconsin Supreme Court · 1978
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