Ness v. Ford Motor Co.

OPINION AND ORDER

NORGLE, District Judge:

Before the court are cross-motions for summary judgment filed by plaintiff Frank Robert Ness (“Ness”) and defendants The Chubb Corporation (“Chubb”) and Vigilant Insurance Company (“Vigilant”). For the following reasons, Ness’ motion for summary judgment is granted and Chubb and Vigi lant’s joint motion for summary judgment is denied. 1

BACKGROUND

On January 7, 1987, Ness was injured in an automobile accident. 2 The injuries Ness sustained during the accident rendered him a quadriplegic. At the time of the accident, Ness was riding as a passenger in an…