Arizpe v. Vankirk

Plaintiffs, representing the estates of two people killed in an automobile accident, brought this wrongful death action against Vankirk, who was the driver of the other automobile involved in the accident, and against his parents, the Bogarts.1 Plaintiffs asserted that the Bogarts were liable under the “family purpose doctrine.” The Bogarts and plaintiffs filed cross-motions for summary judgment on that issue. The trial court granted the Bogarts’ motion and entered a limited judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ claim against them. Plaintiffs appeal, and we affirm.

Although the parties disagree…