Austin v. Kaness

TAYLOR, Chief Justice.

Appellant was injured in a car accident involving T.S., a minor. T.S. had been drinking alcohol at a party held in appellees’ home while they were out of town. Appellant filed this lawsuit asserting vicarious liability against appellees on theories of respondeat superior and agency. Appellant appeals from the granting of appellees’ motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

I. ISSUES

Appellant, Ronald D. Austin (Austin), raises two issues:

Did the district court err in finding that- no issues of material fact existed as to the appellant’s claim against defendants Russell…