Edwards v. Sisler

OPINION

HOFFMAN, Judge.

This interlocutory appeal stems from a complaint by plaintiffs for damages caused when a ear driven by Freddie Edwards, in which Shannette Kirkwood was a passenger, was struck by a truck driven by defendant Dale Sisler and owned by INSYNC UPLINC, INC. [collectively Sisler], The trial court granted Sisler’s motion for leave to amend his answer to include a nonparty defense based upon the medical malpractice of Kirkwood’s treating physician for the negligent treatment of her injuries sustained in the collision. The facts relevant to review are recited below.

In June 1995,…