Holmes v. Area Glass, Inc.

Appellants, the plaintiffs in the trial court, raise several issues on appeal. We find that one has merit and requires reversal and remand for a new trial. It is, therefore, unnecessary to reach the other issues. We determine the trial court erred in denying the request to remove a dismissed party from the caption on the verdict form.

In March 2009, appellants, Jarvis and Marsha Holmes, filed a negligence action against Area Glass, Inc. (Area Glass) and State Farm Mutual Insurance Company (State Farm). They alleged they contacted their insurance company, State Farm, about a damaged windshield,…