Sheehan And Leitner Granted Motion For Summary Judgment In MV Accident For Major Client

Noelle K. Sheehan (Partner-Orlando) and Leia V. Leitner (Associate-Orlando) recently obtained summary judgment in favor of a major delivery client for negligence claims under the respondeat superior doctrine arising from a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff asserted that the co-defendant driver, while logged onto the Driver Version of the client's application, ran a stop sign made a left turn in the direct path of the plaintiff, who claimed a variety of injuries and headaches from the subject accident. The plaintiff filed a two-count complaint asserting negligence against the driver and the client for vicarious liability the driver's alleged negligent actions. The driver was essentially absent through the entire proceedings, and the plaintiff did not serve discovery requests to the driver or take his deposition. This thwarted plaintiff's ability to present counter-evidence on the driver's status as an independent contractor. Noelle and Leia moved for summary