Stowe v. Bowlin

Elsijane T. Roy, Justice.

This action was brought by appellee, Robert C. Bowlin, a long-haul household goods trucker, against appellant, Wayne Stowe d/b/a Union 76 Truck Stop, for damages to appellee’s truck. Appellee alleges that an employee of the truck stop in changing the oil in appellee’s truck left out the drain plug. Approximately 10 miles from the truck stop, the engine froze and welded itself together because of lack of oil. Appellee sought damages, including repairs to his truck, rental expense for a replacement truck and lost profits totaling 810,543.19. The jury returned a verdict…