Solorzano v. Bristow

OPINION

BUSTAMANTE, Judge.

{1} Plaintiff appeals the order of the district court granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

{2} Plaintiff in this wrongful death action is Frances Solorzano, personal representative of Nelda Sue Garrett’s estate (Garrett) and guardian of Garrett’s minor children. Garrett was Defendant Frankie Bristow’s daughter. Plaintiffs claims arise from a sad incident where Garrett either fell or jumped from a van being driven by Defendant.

{3} Defendant was the only witness to the events leading to Garrett’s death. The…