Youngblood v. Schireman

Torinda Youngblood appeals the summary judgment order dismissing her negligence claim against Loren and Charlene Schireman, husband and wife, and their marital community for injuries she sustained in an assault upon her in their home by their adult son, Gary Schireman.

This appeal presents these issues: (1) whether the parents are liable for negligence when their resident adult son assaults his girl friend in their home if they fail to protect her against, or warn her of, their son's abusive behavior when he drinks liquor; (2) whether the parents are liable to the appellant for their conduct…