Dyer v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Opinion

BARON, J.

Petitioner Hollis O. Dyer’s motion for summary judgment was denied on real party in interest Moufeed O. Hasou’s action for negligence against Dyer. Dyer seeks a writ directing the trial court to vacate the denial of summary judgment and to enter a new order granting the motion, as well as judgment in Dyer’s favor. We grant the petition for writ of mandate.

Facts

The parties did not dispute the following facts: At approximately 10:10 p.m. on July 16, 1995, Dyer was driving his 1987 Ford Mustang on the westbound 134 Freeway when he experienced mechanical problems. He pulled his…