Wood v. B&S Enterprises, Inc.

Dillard, Judge.

In this wrongful-death action, Janet Wood, on behalf of the estate of her deceased husband, sued B&S Enterprises, Inc., alleging that the company was vicariously liable for the negligence of its employee, who fatally injured Daniel Wood in a motor-vehicle accident. Following a jury verdict and judgment in favor of B&S Enterprises, Wood appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in (1) charging the jury on the “special mission” doctrine, (2) refusing to charge the jury that use of a cell phone may constitute acting within the scope of one’s employment, (3) denying the jury’s…