Donovan Arthur Trana v. Sarah Catherine Smith, Thomas John Smith, and Owners Insurance Company
Donovan Arthur Trana v. Sarah Catherine Smith, Thomas John Smith, and Owners Insurance Company
Opinion
Donovan Trana filed a personal injury suit against Sarah Smith, Tom Smith, and Owners Insurance Company after Trana was involved in a car accident with the Smiths' adult son. Trana asserted claims for vicarious liability under Iowa Code section 321.493 (2017) and negligent entrustment. Trana alleged the Smiths were negligent in purchasing a vehicle for their adult son knowing the son had a history of mental illness, traffic violations, and drug addiction. Trana also alleged the Smiths were the constructive owners of the vehicle. The district court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss Trana's claims on the ground the claims were barred by the statute of limitations. Trana timely filed this appeal.
We agree with the district court that Trana's claims are barred by the statute of limitations. The relevant statute of limitations is two years.
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AFFIRMED.
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