Merrell v. Joe Bullard Oldsmobile, Inc.

Carol Ann Merrell appeals from a trial court's order denying her motion for a new trial in a negligence/wantonness action based on the alleged vicarious liability of Joe Bullard Oldsmobile, Inc. (the dealership). We affirm.

On June 23, 1985, Merrell sustained injuries in a boating accident involving a boat driven by Anthony DeMarco, who, at the time of the accident, was an employee of the dealership. Merrell brought an action against the dealership, Joe Bullard, Jr., its president, Joe Dan Dunnam, a principal stockholder, and Anthony DeMarco,1 to recover damages, alleging that Demarco's…