Lemon v. Federal Insurance Co.

Plaintiff Vern Lemon’s car collided with a John Deere JD500-C “Backhoe Loader” operated by an employee of Dane County. The trial court granted the county’s motion for partial summary judgment. 1 The trial court held that the “Backhoe Loader” was not a “motor vehicle” under sec. 345.05(2) (a), Stats. (1975), 2 and that the county’s liability was therefore limited to $25,000, pursuant to sec. 895.43, Stats. (1975). 3 We reverse the judgment and remand for further proceedings consistent with/ this opinion.

A' “Baekhoe Loader” is a four-wheel, tractor-like vehicle with oversized rear wheels, a…