Barnes v. Allen Kane's Major Dodge, Inc.

Smith, Judge.

In the main appeal, we reverse the grant of summary judgment for the defendant on the respondeat superior issue; in the cross appeal, we affirm the denial of defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the negligent entrustment issue.

An alleged collision between an automobile driven by Underhill and a motorcycle driven by Barnes gave rise to this litigation. Barnes, rendered paraplegic by the injuries he sustained, sued Underhill as well as Allen Kane’s Major Dodge, Inc., Underhill’s employer and the owner of the vehicle involved in the alleged collision. Two theories were…