Gerald Johnson & Laurel Johnson v. The Toro Company & Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE NASHVILLE DIVISION GERALD JOHNSON & LAUREL ) JOHNSON, ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) Case No. 3:25-cv-00304 v. ) Judge Aleta A. Trauger ) THE TORO COMPANY & SUNBELT ) RENTALS, INC., ) ) Defendants. ) MEMORANDUM To dig fence postholes on his property, plaintiff Gerald Johnson (“Johnson”) rented from defendant Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. (“Sunbelt”) a compact utility loader and auger, both manufactured by defendant The Toro Company (“Toro”). While Johnson was riding the loader on a hill, it tipped over, and he broke his neck. Johnson and…