Stephenson v. Ledbetter

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

The estate of David Miller seeks compensation from Gary Ledbetter, who was driving his friends home from a night of drinking and entertainment when Miller fell out of the back of the truck and died. We grant transfer to explore the nature of the duty which a driver owes to an intoxicated passenger.

The trial court granted summary judgment for the driver, appellee Ledbetter. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for a trial. Stephenson v. Ledbetter (1991), Ind.App., 575 N.E.2d 1035. We affirm the trial court.

I Facts and Case History

Many of the facts are undisputed.…