Hudson v. 3M Farms

THIGPEN, Judge.

After a jury returned a verdict in favor of 3M Farms and Martin Muller, John Edgar Hudson and his wife, Carolyn Louise Hudson, appeal the denial of a motion for a new trial.

In November 1993, the Hudsons sued Elizabeth Moore, 3M Farms, Muller, and others, alleging, among other things, that Moore had injured John Hudson while operating her vehicle, and that 3M Farms and Muller were liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Additionally, Carolyn Hudson claimed loss of consortium.

Moore was employed as a caretaker for 3M Farms, which was owned by Muller. The farm provided a…