Van Voorst v. Federal Express Corp.

PARKER, Justice.

This appeal arises out of a motor-vehicle accident that occurred in Morgan County involving a vehicle operated by Evelyn Van Voorst and one operated by Diane M. Hyde. A parked vehicle belonging to Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”) was also allegedly involved in the accident. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of FedEx and Hyde and a partial summary judgment in favor of the estate of Evelyn Van Voorst, who died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. This appeal followed.

Facts

The underlying action arises out of a motor-vehicle accident that…