WATSON USED CARS, LLC v. KIRKLAND Et Al.

Andrews, Judge.

Baker County Sheriff's Deputy James Todd Kirkland and his wife (collectively, "Kirkland") sued Watson Used Cars, LLC ("Watson") to recover for injuries Kirkland sustained in an automobile collision while on duty, alleging that the wreck was caused by grass clippings Watson negligently left on the highway. Watson moved for summary judgment, arguing that the Fireman's Rule barred suit. The trial court denied the motion, and we granted Watson's application for interlocutory appeal. For reasons that follow, we reverse.

Summary judgment is proper when no genuine issues of material…