Mangeris v. Gordon

OPINION

Appellants sought damages for the wrongful death of John Mangeris, allegedly caused by respondent’s negligent conduct. Respondents, pursuant to NRCP 12(b), moved to dismiss appellants’ complaint on the ground it failed to state a cause of action. The district court granted the requested motion and appellants here contend that dismissal was improper. We disagree.

On December 16, 1974, John Mangeris, a taxi driver for the Whittlesea Cab Company in Las Vegas, drove his passenger, Danny Brimmage, to respondent Velvet Touch Massage Salon. Later the same evening, Mangeris returned to the…