Leppke v. Segura

STERNBERG, Judge.

The issue in this appeal is whether one who voluntarily jump-starts an automobile for an obviously intoxicated person can be held liable to third persons for injuries sustained in a collision occurring shortly thereafter between their vehicle and the inebriated person’s car which was being operated in a reckless manner. We conclude that liability may exist, and therefore, reverse the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the defendants.

The pleadings and affidavits of the parties revealed the following facts. Shortly before midnight, one Verrill entered a bar…