Legal Opinion
Dragna ex rel. A.D. v. KLLM Transport Services, L.L.C.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 15, 2016No. 15-30216PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM: *
Larry Dragna suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer. He and his wife sued KLLM Transport Services, L.L.C., under theories of joint venture, vicarious liability, and negligent hiring of an independent contractor. The district court entered summary judgment for KLLM Transport Services on all claims. The Dragnas timely appealed. We AFFIRM.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
In November 2011, the driver of a tractor-trailer hit Larry Dragna’s vehicle, causing Dragna injuries. The driver worked for A & Z Transportation, Inc. He was en route to transport a…
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