Villanueva v. Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc.

Appellant, Cherry C. Villanueva (“Villa-nueva”), as personal representative of the estate of Jhurel P. Villanueva (“Decedent”) and on behalf of Decedent’s other survivors, appeals the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of Appellee, Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. (“RS & H”). The trial court erred by ruling that no genuine issue of material fact existed as to the use of RS & H’s design plans in the allegedly-negligent construction of a roadway expansion that contributed to Decedent’s death. The trial court also erred by ruling that RS & H’s liability was extinguished when a…