Bettinger v. Idaho Auto Auction, Inc.

PERRY, Judge.

James P. Bettinger was involved in a traffic accident in which another driver, Robert Young, was negligent. Young had an agreement with Idaho Auto Auction, Inc. (IAA) to transport vehicles for salvage. A trial ensued to determine the amount of damages and whether IAA was responsible for Young’s negligence under the doctrine of re-spondeat superior. At the close of Betting-er’s case, IAA moved for a directed verdict on the basis that the evidence presented was insufficient to establish that Young was an employee of IAA The magistrate denied the motion, and the jury rendered a…