Teresinski

Introduction

Southern California White Trucks and White Motor Corporation appeal from an order dismissing their cross-complaints against respondents.

Statement of Facts

This action arose out of an automobile collision in which plaintiff, Ronna Miller, was seriously injured. Plaintiff was a passenger in a friend’s Ford Mustang automobile. The friend, who had been drinking, took part in a drag race against another vehicle; at the end of the race, the Mustang collided with a garbage truck.

Plaintiff brought suit against Southern California White Trucks, the retailer of the garbage truck; White Motor Corporation, manufacturer of the truck cab and chassis; Maxon Industries, Inc., which fabricated the garbage truck; Vic’s Auto Sales, the seller of the Mustang; and other defendants. Southern California White Trucks and White Motor Corporation cross-complained against Vic’s Auto Sales for equitable comparative contribution, partial indemnity, total equitable indemnity and declaratory relief.

Prior to trial, plaintiff settled with all defendants except Southern California White Trucks, White Motor Corporation and Vic’s Auto Sales. White Motor Corporation obtained a summary…