Day v. Williams

Betty Sue Day was injured when an automobile she was driving collided with an automobile driven by Vernon Williams. Day sued Thelton Williams, Vernon's employer, alleging that Thelton had negligently entrusted the automobile into Vernon's possession. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, which insured Day's automobile, settled with Day under her policy and then sued Thelton, stating subrogation and negligent entrustment claims. The trial court entered a summary judgment for Thelton on all claims. Day and State Farm appeal.

On a motion for summary judgment, the burden is initially on…