Melton v. Crane Rental Co.

WASHINGTON, Associate Judge:

The primary issue on appeal is whether this jurisdiction will recognize an exception to the Professional Rescuer’s Doctrine 1 (doctrine) for independent acts of negligence. Appellant, Isadore Melton, challenges the trial judge’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Crane Rental Company (Crane). The trial judge ruled that the doctrine barred a tort action by Melton for injuries sustained in a traffic accident while Melton was acting within the scope of his employment as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Melton argues that the trial court erred in ruling that…