Mount v. California Highway Patrol CA2/2
California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Alfredo Gutierrez appeal a $40 million jury verdict arising from the death of a pedestrian. Respondents Alvin and Nella Mount (collectively, Mount) are the decedent’s parents. Over appellants’ objections, the trial court allowed the jury to render verdicts against Gutierrez for negligence and CHP for negligent entrustment. The verdict is contrary to law. Once CHP admitted vicarious liability for Gutie
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