Broadnax v. Daniel Custom Construction, LLC

Miller, Judge.

This case involves a vicarious and direct liability action brought by Angela Broadnax against Sebastian Ruiz-Mendoza (“Mendoza”), Randall Flynn Daniel, 1 and Kathy Daniel for injuries Broadnax sustained in a vehicle collision with Mendoza. The Daniels moved for summary judgment on the grounds that they were not vicariously or directly liable for Mendoza’s actions. The trial court granted the Daniels’ motion, from which Broadnax appeals. Broadnax contends that the trial court erred in finding that Mendoza was acting as an independent contractor, rather than an employee of the…