Dahlke v. John F. Zimmer Insurance Agency, Inc.

Ronald Dahlke sued his insurance agent, Gale Williams, and Williams’ employer, John F. Zimmer Insurance Agency, Inc., for breach of agency and negligence. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Williams and Zimmer Insurance, and Dahlke appealed. Under our authority to regulate the caseloads of the appellate courts of this state, we removed the matter from the Nebraska Court of Appeals to this court. We reverse and remand.

Dahlke owns and operates a sole proprietorship known as Pioneer Coating, which provides roofing, construction, and waterproofing services. One of the hazards of…