Mansfield v. Colonial Freight Systems

Craig Mansfield died as a passenger in a vehicle driven by his intoxicated cousin, Brett Steele, which collided with a tractor trailer owned by Colonial Freight Systems. Mansfield's estate sued Colonial, alleging negligence for the truck driver's failure to place emergency reflectors. The trial court granted summary judgment to Colonial, finding the driver's conduct was not the proximate cause of the accident. On appeal, the court affirmed the summary judgment, concluding that Mansfield was contributorily negligent by knowingly riding with an intoxicated driver, thereby barring his claim against Colonial under traditional negligence principles. The court noted that comparative fault principles were not applicable as the issue was not raised at an appropriate stage.

Mansfield v. Colonial Freight Systems is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.

It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.