Simms v. Butler

702 So.2d 686 (1997)

Paul B. SIMMS

v.

Jason BUTLER, et al.

No. 97-C-0416.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

December 2, 1997.

James F. Ryan, New Orleans, for Applicant.

Wayne W. Yuspeh, Metairie, for Respondent.

MARCUS, Justice.[*]

Newton Moore, an employee of the Illinois Institute of Technology, came to New Orleans on a recruiting mission for his employer. Jason Butler, a student at the Institute, accompanied Moore on the trip to assist in his recruiting efforts. While in New Orleans, Moore rented an automobile from Alamo Rent A Car. The rental agreement designated Moore as the only authorized driver.…