Butler v. Warren

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

On January 11, 2001, a pickup truck owned by Mary and Joseph Warren, but driven by Melvin Snellings, collided with a car in which Zachary Butler was a passenger. Zachary died from injuries he sustained in the wreck. His parents, Jackson and Virginia Butler, sued Snellings and the Warrens for negligently causing Zachary’s death. The Warrens moved for summary judgment, arguing that Snellings caused — and is solely liable for — the death. The trial court granted the motion, and the Butlers appeal. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

“Summary judgment is proper when there…