JOHNSON v. JOHNSON

Nos. C5-00-94, C7-00-95.

611 N.W.2d 823 (2000)

Terri JOHNSON, as Trustee for the Next-of-Kin and Surviving Spouse of Robert Harold Johnson, Deceased, Appellant (C5-00-94), Terri Johnson, as Trustee for the Next-of-Kin of Beth Charise Lundberg, Deceased, Appellant (C7-00-95), v. Melvin JOHNSON and Bernice Johnson, individually and d/b/a Litehouse Motors, Respondents, Scott Patrick Harrell, Respondent, Rebecca Gumtow, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

June 20, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephanie A. Ball, Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., Duluth, for appellant.

John D. Kelly, Robin C. Merritt, Hanft Fride, P.A., Duluth, for respondents Melvin and Bernice Johnson.

Considered and decided by HARTEN, Presiding Judge, TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge, and SHUMAKER, Judge.


OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Appellant, trustee for the estates of deceased victims of a motor vehicle collision, brought this action against respondents, who sold the truck involved in the collision, alleging breach of a seller's duty to determine whether purchasers are licensed and insured, negligent entrustment, and vicarious liability as an owner under the Safety Responsibility Act. Respondents moved successfully for summary judgment on all three allegations...

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