Swiontek v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc.

GIERKE, Justice.

This is an appeal by the defendant, Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. (Ryder), from a district court judgment dated April 14, 1988, entered in accordance with the special jury verdict which found Ryder negligently liable to the plaintiff, Richard Swiontek (Swiontek). We affirm.

Ryder leased to Wil-Rich, Inc., an agricultural equipment manufacturer, several semi truck tractors for use in hauling trailers. Pursuant to the lease agreement with Wil-Rich, Inc., Ryder was required to perform repair and maintenance services on the tractors.

Swiontek was assigned by his employer, Wil-Rich, Inc.,…