Gannon v. Murphy

INTRODUCTION

The Plaintiff, Ruth Gannon (“Gannon”), filed a complaint against Defendants/Third-Party Plaintiffs, Matthew Murphy and Lawrence Murphy (“the Murphys”), claiming that she sustained multiple injuries as a result of Matthew Murphy’s negligent operation of Lawrence Murphy’s motor vehicle. The Murphys in turn filed this action against Third-Party Defendant, Murdoch Mackenzie (“Mackenzie”), claiming that the Murphys are entitled to contribution because Mackenzie negligently waved at Gannon in a manner which indicated that it was safe to cross the street. The case is now before the court…