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An Exception To The Rule Of Several Liability So Big You Can Drive A Bus Through It

Buck v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. Common law has always recognized that when the negligence of multiple tortfeasors combines to injure the Plaintiff, all of the tortfeasors are jointly and severally liable for the damage done. In other words, the Plaintiff can sue one or all of the tortfeasors and if a judgment is entered, can […]

A Cause Of Action For Negligent Repair May Be Available, But You’ve Got To Keep The Vehicle

A number of states have formally recognized a cause of action for negligent repair of a vehicle. Francher v. Southwest Mo. Truck Ctr., Inc., 618 S.W.2d 271 (Mo. App. 1981). Olchovy v. L.M.V. Leasing, 182 A.D.2d 745, 582 N.Y.S.2d 764 (2d Dep’t 1992). Others allow a cause of action for breach of the implied warranty […]