Pedigo v. Rowley

SHEPARD, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of third party defendants and respondents here, Garren. Debra Pedigo brought action against the Rowleys for personal injury and the Rowleys, in turn, sought to join Earl Garren, Debra’s father, for contribution since he was allegedly negligent in failing to supervise properly Debra Pedigo. Garren moved for summary judgment on the theory that the doctrine of parental immunity barred any liability and the district court granted the motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

In late 1974, eleven year old Debra Pedigo was floating on…