Brown Sims Obtained Another Full Summary Judgment in a Ride-Share Liability Case

Brown Sims obtained another full summary judgment in a ride-share liability case, successfully raising the statute of limitations defense and barring Plaintiff’s negligence claim asserted against our client.  Plaintiff raised several arguments in attempt to avoid the limitations bar, including challenging the date of accrual, disputing when Plaintiff became aware of our client’s involvement, and asserting the applicability of a repealed rule that purportedly permitted joinder of our client after the statute of limitations expired. This ruling reflects the importance of carefully evaluating the procedural history of a case and ensuring full compliance with the applicable rules. By identifying the key procedural issues early, President, Shareholder, and Director Robert Browning, Senior Associate Phytiema Johnson, and Associate Madelyn Chidester successfully persuaded the court that Plaintiff’s claims could not survive as a matter of law.