Latty v. Jordan

PRESIDING JUSTICE BARRY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff Becky Latty, administrator of the estate of her deceased son, Jason Latty, appeals from summary judgment entered in favor of defendant Shole Jordan in an action for wrongful death. Defendant’s negligent entrustment of a firearm to 11-year-old Joseph Newman was alleged to have been the cause of Jason”s death.

Plaintiff’s primary contention on appeal is that the pleadings, answers to interrogatories, and depositions present a material issue of fact as to whether defendant entrusted his .35 caliber rifle to Joseph Newman. The…