Shannon Westfall v. Randy Goggins

GRIFFIS, P.J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Shannon and John Westfall appeal the circuit court's dismissal of their negligence claims based on discovery violations. This case considers whether the dismissal was appropriate under Mississippi Rule of Civil Procedure 37 and Pierce v. Heritage Properties, Inc. , 688 So.2d 1385 (Miss. 1997). We find reversible error and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

¶ 2. On June 3, 2013, Shannon was involved in an automobile accident in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Shannon's automobile was hit by a tractor trailer driven by Randy Goggins and owned by his employer, Carnes…