Becton v. K & L Contractors, Inc.

I respectfully dissent. The issue in this case was whether Becton, as personal representative of his deceased wife, Debra, stated a cause of action against appellees, K & L Contractors, Inc., Danis Industries, Inc., and six individuals. K & L was Debra’s employer, Danis owned and controlled K & L, and the individuals were officers, directors and employees of K & L at the time Debra was killed while driving a 70-ton, earth-moving vehicle in the course of her employment. Becton’s problem, which the parties and the trial judge focused on below, as well as on appeal, was whether Becton’s sixth…