Johnstown Financial Corp. v. Roper

Carley, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellee’s husband died from injuries he sustained when his automobile was struck by a truck which was being operated by Tommy Reeves. Mr. Reeves was employed at the time as a maintenance man for appellant-defendant Johnstown Financial Corporation d/b/a Johnstown Properties. Appellee brought suit against both Mr. Reeves and appellant, seeking to hold the latter vicariously liable for her husband’s death under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Appellant’s motion for summary judgment was denied but the trial court certified its order for immediate review. Appellant’s…