Nancy Pool Graham v. Ford Motor Company

On August 6, 1983, Ronnie Pool (Pool) was seriously injured while driving his 1983 Ford Ranger Pickup. On July 29, 1985, the appellant, Nancy Pool Graham (Graham), brought suit, as next friend of Pools three minor children, against the appellees, Ford Motor Company and Dusty Rhodes Ford, Inc. (collectively referred to as Ford). Graham is Pools ex-wife and the managing conservator of their three children. Graham sought damages from Ford for her childrens loss of "the society, companionship, nurture, moral support and parental guidance of their natural father, Ronnie Pool" due to Pools injuries. Ford moved for summary judgment asserting that Grahams petition failed to allege a cause of action recognized in the State of Texas. On October 9, 1985, the trial court granted Fords motion for summary judgment. We affirm.