Owner Liability for Driver's Negligence Due to Custody

A person injured in an accident caused by a vehicle driven by an employee, with the owner present in the vehicle, sued both the driver and the owner for damages, claiming the owner was liable under vicarious liability for the driver's fault, even though the owner was not the employer. The court upheld the decision finding the owner jointly liable with the driver, reasoning that the owner, by being present and having the right to direct or supervise the use of the vehicle, maintained a relationship of custody over it, making them responsible for damages caused by the driver's fault under the general principles of liability for things under one's control.