Vaughn v. AE Green Co., Inc.

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order granting summary judgment in favor of respondent, Green. We reverse.

Appellant, Vaughn’s property was destroyed by fire. His insurance carriers settled the claim and thereafter filed this action in Vaughn’s name alleging negligent and reckless acts by Green, seeking recovery pursuant to S. C. Code § 38-9-370 (1976).

The property had been leased for several years by Green for use as a service station. The fire started when two of Greens employees were cleaning grease and dirt from the floor of the garage using a mixture of gasoline and kerosene, which…