Van Cleave v. Gamboni Construction Co.

OPINION

The instant appeal arises out of a one-car traffic accident which occurred on Zolezzi Lane in Reno, Nevada. Appellant Virginia Van Cleave was a passenger in an automobile operated by Mark Alimisis. Alimisis lost control of the vehicle; the car left the roadway and overturned. Appellant was rendered a paraplegic as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Alimisis, an employee of respondent Gamboni Construction Company, was allegedly within the scope of his employment at the time of the accident.

Appellant filed a complaint naming Alimisis and several fictitious defendants. After…