Hester v. Posey

RICHARD L. HOLMES, Retired Appellate Judge.

In October 1993 Cindy M. Posey filed a complaint, alleging negligent and wanton misconduct on the part of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart); Melissa Mangrum, an employee of Wal-Mart; certain fictitious defendants; and Sammie Hester. The complaint alleged that on March 27, 1992, Hester’s motor vehicle struck the rear of Posey’s automobile, causing Posey to suffer injuries. The complaint also alleged that on November 7, 1992, Mangrum struck Posey with a shopping cart and that as a result, Posey fell and suffered injuries.

In November 1993 both Wal-Mart…