Wilder v. DiPiazza

This appeal is from the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, where a jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant John DiPiazza, Jr. We affirm the judgment of the trial court for both defendants.

On January 4, 1983, Elizabeth Wilder filed a three-count complaint against John DiPiazza, Jr., and John DiPiazza, Sr., alleging that the son negligently or wantonly drove a car into the plaintiff's vehicle, resulting in property damage and personal injuries to her. Wilder's third count contained a theory of negligent entrustment against the father. After filing motions to dismiss, which were…