French v. Barrett

This is an action to recover damages for injuries which plaintiff sustained when she was struck by a car driven by defendant Patrick Barrett and registered to defendants Louis and Patricia Linton. Plaintiff sued Barrett for the negligent operation of an automobile and sought to hold the Lin-tons liable under the family purpose doctrine. The trial court dismissed the claims against the Lintons and their daughter, Tamera Ann Barrett. The jury found that plaintiff and defendant Barrett were equally at fault in causing the accident, and the court entered a judgment accordingly. On appeal,…