Schneider v. Esperanza Transmission Co.

OPINION

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is a negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle case. The trial court rendered judgement for Schneider for actual and exemplary damages. The court of appeals reversed the trial court judgment and rendered judgment that Schneider take nothing. 714 S.W.2d 401. We affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Esperanza Transmission Company, an oil field pipeline service company, provided a pick-up truck for business and personal use of its employee, Havelka. Havelka and Steven Schroeder went to a dance in the pick-up. Upon leaving the dance, Havelka stated he had too…