Gaither v. Sanders

Barnes, Judge.

Archie Glenn Sanders sued Barry Gaither for injuries sustained when Sanders hit the van Barry was driving and sued Barry’s parents, Larry and Lillie Gaither, pursuant to the family purpose doctrine. The trial court granted Sanders’ motion for partial summary judgment against the parents, finding they were liable under the family purpose doctrine, and the Gaithers appeal. Finding no error, we affirm.

On appeal we review the trial court’s grant of summary judgment de novo to determine whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, demonstrates a…