Fitzpatrick v. Copeland

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The issue on appeal is whether a plaintiff may recover negligently inflicted mental anguish damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident in which shé was involved but not physically injured. Plaintiff Elizabeth Fitzpatrick appeals from summary judgments that she take nothing from David Weldon Copeland, David Copeland Sand & Gravel, Inc. and Southwest International Trucks, Inc., (collectively “Appellees”). We affirm.

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The pertinent facts established by the summary judgment evidence are undisputed. David Weldon…