Overbaugh v. Strange

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This case involves the relationships under K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 40-3103(u) between Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL), a nonresident self-insurer employer, and James Strange, an employee, arising from their status as codefendants in an automobile negligence action. KCPL owned and self-insured the vehicle Strange was driving when he was involved in an accident. The trial court granted summary judgment for Strange on a cross-claim against him by KCPL, holding that Strange was acting within the scope of his employment and that KCPL had a duty…