Jones v. Healthsouth Treasure Valley Hospital

BURDICK, Justice.

This case requires the Court to consider whether a hospital can be found vicariously liable for the negligence of an independently contracted cell saver technician under Idaho’s doctrine of apparent agency. Appellants/Cross-Respondents Michael Anthony Jones, individually and as guardian ad litem for Rhys Alexander Jones and Moira Eibhlin Jones; Lynne Royer, as natural mother of Lori Jones, deceased; and Harold Bowers, as natural father of Lori Jones, deceased (collectively Appellants), appeal from the district court’s award of summary judgment in favor of…