Darby v. Sentry Insurance Automobile Mutual Co.

IsThe defendants, Sentry Insurance Automobile Mutual Company, Bruce J. Amond and Lakeshore Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. (“Lakeshore”), seek review of the trial court’s judgment denying Lake-shore’s motion in limine to exclude evidence of Lakeshore’s financial condition and the trial court’s conclusion that under theories of vicarious liability, civil conspiracy and negligent entrustment, Lakeshore could be found liable for exemplary damages.

This litigation arises out of a September 30, 2001 collision involving vehicles operated by the plaintiff, Karen Darby, and Bruce Amond. At the time of the…