Fedie v. Travelodge International, Inc.

OPINION

ROLL, Presiding Judge.

In an action for the wrongful death of their son, plaintiffs Ronald J. Fedie and Beverly A. Fedie appeal from the trial court’s granting of a directed verdict in favor of defendant Travelodge International, Inc. (Travelodge) and others. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

FACTS

In November 1981, Karl and Danita Franklin were assistant managers of a Tra-velodge motel in Mesa. John O’Donnal owned J & R Motors, a used car lot across the street from the motel. O’Donnal had recently encountered problems with vandalism at the car lot. On November 21, 1981, Karl…