Colvin v. Giguere

Justice PARRISH,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

T1 While returning to Utah from a work project in Maryland, Kelly Colvin was killed in an automobile accident. Joseph Giguere, Colvin's coworker, was driving the vehicle in which Colvin was a passenger when the accident occurred. Colvin's widow and son brought this action against Giguere, arguing that Giguere's negligence caused the accident. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Giguere, ruling that the accident occurred in the course of Colvin and Giguere's employment, rendering workers compensation the Colvins' exclusive…