Wharton Transport Corp. v. Bridges

OPINION

FONES, Judge.

This appeal involves a suit for indemnity brought by appellant, Wharton Transportation Corporation against appellee Dr. James T. Bridges. Appellant asserts that appellee negligently conducted a physical examination of Martin Lawson, a prospective employee of appellant; that appellee negligently certified Lawson as physically fit to drive a truck in interstate commerce according to the requirements of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Department of Transportation; that appellant hired Lawson as a truck driver relying upon…