Stanley v. Fiber Transport, Inc.

Judge Harold R. Banke.

William F. Stanley and Brenda W. Smith, widow of Herbert E. Smith (“Stanley”), sued Fiber Transport, Inc. (“Fiber”), Wood Chip Transport, Inc. (“Wood Chip”), and Delbert Davis, a truck driver, for personal injuries and wrongful death resulting from a trucking accident. Citing both federal and Georgia law, Stanley alleged that Fiber and Wood Chip were Davis’ statutory employers and that both trucking companies were responsible for Davis’ negligence. Stanley appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Fiber and Wood Chip.

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