Carson v. Adgar

BURNETT, Justice:

This is a wrongful death action. Appellant’s decedent (Kevin) was killed when he walked across Highway 301 and was struck by a truck. Appellant alleged respondent was legally responsible for Kevin’s death because he had “taken charge of’ Kevin, who was intoxicated, yet left him on the shoulder of the highway. The trial judge granted respondent’s motion for a directed verdict. We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent testified Kevin worked in his landscaping business for approximately one year prior to the accident. Respondent knew Kevin, who was thirty-three years old, lived with his…