Stanford v. Chagnon

ALTENBERND, Judge.

James B. Stanford appeals a final summary judgment determining that Paul George Chagnon is not liable under the dangerous instrumentality doctrine for the alleged negligent operation of his pickup truck by Dena Morgan Pace, his adult, nonresident stepdaughter. We reverse because the record does not establish that there is no disputed issue of material fact and that Mr. Chagnon is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

In November 2009, Ms. Pace was driving Mr. Chagnon’s pickup truck when she allegedly made a left-hand turn in front of Mr. Stanford, causing an accident in…