John Fisher v. Townsends

HOLLAND, Justice: This appeal arises out of a motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff-appellant, John Fisher (""Fisher""), was seriously injured. At the time of the accident, Fisher was a passenger in a pickup truck being driven by Percy Reid (""Reid""). Fisher's complaint alleged that the defendant-appellee, Townsends, Inc. (""Townsends""), was vicariously liable for Reid's negligent conduct while driving the truck. 1 Fisher also alleged that Townsends was independently negligent for hiring Reid.