DeKalb County School District v. Allen

Mikell, Judge.

Wendy Allen brought a wrongful death action against DeKalb County School District (“DeKalb County”), its employee, Romeo Henry, and Joey S. Hedgemon after her seven-year-old daughter, Shaniecia Allen (“Shaniecia”), was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Hedgemon. Hedgemon was dismissed from the lawsuit after Allen settled her claims against him. DeKalb County and Henry filed a motion for summary judgment, which was denied. We affirm.

“In reviewing a grant or denial of summary judgment, this Court conducts a de novo review of the evidence.” To prevail at summary judgment…