Linda Huffman, Individually and as Personal Rep. of the Estate of Jerry Huffman v. Dexter Axle Company & Evans Equipment Co.

OPINION

PYLE, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Linda Huffman (“Linda”), individually and as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Jerry Huffman (“Huffman”), appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) on Linda’s claim of negligence.

We reverse and remand for further proceedings.1

ISSUE

Whether summary judgment was properly granted to Dexter.

FACTS

Dexter manufactures axles for mobile homes. Dexter’s axles are transported to their customers by commercial truck. Dexter employs its own truck drivers as well as independent trucking companies to deliver its…