Explore 25 court opinions on Vicarious Liability. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate court affirms summary judgment for construction company
Larrick v. W&S Constr., L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Larrick, sued W&S Construction for breach of contract and unjust...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Vicarious Liability Case
Cordero v. Ghilotti Construction Co., Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cordero, sued Ghilotti Construction Co. for inj...
Sexual harassment claim against individual attorney allowed to proceed, but claims against law firm and client dismissed
Corey Morrell sued Burton Baker, his former employer Lummus, Hallman, Pritchard & Baker, P.C. (a law firm), and Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. Morrell alleged that Baker, an attorney at the law firm,...
Tobacco shop liable for selling to minor, employee defense fails
State ex rel. Yost v. Orrville Tobacco & Vape Shop, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Attorney General sued Orrville Tobacco & V...
Employee's personal errand negates employer's vicarious liability
Diana Vida and Daniel Vida v. Grassy Sprain Group, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Grassy...
Franchisor Not Vicariously Liable for Franchisee's Actions Under Apparent Agency
Cheyenne Partners, LLC and Jason Alan Kitts v. Rainbow International, LLC and the Grounds Guys, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core d...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against French Ice Sports Federation
Doe v. Federation Francaise Des Sports De Glace, D/B/A French Federation of Ice Sports, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plain...
Arbitration agreement unconscionable, court rules
Turner Specialty Services, LLC v. Michaela Horn, Individually and as Next Friend of G.H. and M.M., Minors and Atrelle Horn, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 24, 2026, resulted in a plaint...
Yacht Club Not Liable for Injuries from Third-Party Lifeboat
Johnson v. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Johnson, sued the defendant, Mentor Harbor Yachting C...
Tree removal dispute: Property owners not liable for contractor's actions
David LeForge and Luda Christine LeForge v. Barry McConnell, Nichollette McConnell, and on Budget Tree Service, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 17, 2026, resulted in a def...
Foster Care Agencies Immune from Negligence Claims for Child Abuse
D.L. v. Community Based Care of Brevard, Inc., D/B/A Brevard Family Partnership, the Devereaux Foundation, Inc., D/B/A Devereaux Florida and Barbara Jones, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal ...
Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal in Wrongful Death Suit, Remands for Trial
Lesbia Grisel Moradel, Individually and as Natural Guardian to D.J.S. and E.G.S., Children, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Allan Darwyn Savillon Casana v. USIS, Inc., L.A.Z.O. Constru...
Lender not liable for third-party loan servicer's foreclosure actions
DeSoto Fl Holdings, LLC v. Dowling, the Money Source, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a m...
Scaffold collapse lawsuit fails due to insufficient evidence of negligence
Oropesa v. Sunbelt Rentals Scaffolding Services, Inc., Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plainti...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Forklift Fatality Case
Maria Antonia Castillo Herrera, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Felipe F. Oviedo Castillo v. CWJ Forklift Service LLC, Cody Wayne James, and Teresa Jean James, decided by Texas Cou...
Franchisee may be liable for employee's off-duty shooting if negligent hiring or retention is proven
This case involves a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the trustee for the next of kin of Unity McGill against R.C. of St. Cloud, Inc. (a McDonald's franchisee). Unity McGill was shot and killed by a Mc...
State trooper not immune from negligence suit for off-duty accident
James Patrick Cullinan v. Jenevieve Marie Mata, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellant, James Patrick Cullinan, appealed the trial co...
Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Truck Accident Case
Dieves v. Butte Sand Trucking Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 11, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The plaintiff, Dieves, sued Butte Sand Trucking Co. for negligence after ...
Ohio Court Affirms No Duty of Care for Visitation Supervisor
G.M. v. T.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, G.M., sought to hold the defendant, T.B., liable for injuries sustained by G.M.'...
Insurer must defend insured against vicarious liability claims
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, L.L.C. v. Doctors Co. Risk Retention Group Ins. Co., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether a med...
Anonymous tip insufficient for warrantless vehicle search, Colorado Supreme Court rules
Justin Hice and Town of Olathe, Petitioners/Cross-Respondents v. Nichele Giron, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Walter Giron; Amanda Giron; and Thomas Short, as the Person...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Case
Meka v. Haddad, decided by First Circuit on October 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Haddad, i...
Trampoline Park's Assumption of Risk Defense Fails on Appeal
Shultz, A. v. Sky Zone, LLC, Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's decision,...
Workers' Comp Exclusive Remedy Rule Upheld in Intentional Tort Case
Brian Fottrell v. Amerwest Constructors, Inc.; Argonaut Insurance Company; and Industrial Claim Appeals Office., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win out...
Court allows vaccine fraud claims against healthcare system to proceed
Battle Creek Health System v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., decided by D.C. Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the Battle Creek Health System (...