DelSanto v. Hyundai Motor Finance Co.

OPINION

Introduction

ROBINSON, Justice.

In this negligence action, the plaintiff, Donna DelSanto, acting in her capacity as the Administratrix of the Estate of Geraldine DelSanto (DelSanto), appeals from the Superior Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Hyundai Motor Finance Company (Hyundai), with respect to her wrongful death claim against that entity. 1

The factual background of this case, although tragic, is quite simple. (Indeed the parties are in agreement as to the facts that are pertinent to this appeal.) By contrast, the legal terrain that lies before us is more…