Anna Poplaski v. Mark K. Lamphere…

Summary

The court affirmed summary judgment for IBM because the undisputed facts did not establish that IBM owed Lamphere's accident victims a duty to control his conduct or that IBM entrusted him with a vehicle. IBM had not taken affirmative control of Lamphere, and he left the plant voluntarily in his own car. The court also upheld the denial of additional time for depositions because plaintiff had ample opportunity to complete discovery. No separate opinions were presented.