Withers v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION

RODNEY GILSTRAP, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Before the Court is Defendant Schneider National Carriers’ (“Defendant”) Motion for Leave to Designate Knife River Corporation as a Responsible Third Party under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.004(a). (Dkt. No. 53.) Having considered the parties’ written submissions, the Court DENIES the Motion.

I.Background

This diversity action arises from a vehicular accident between a motorcycle operated by Plaintiff Wayne Withers and a tractor-trailer owned by Defendant. The accident occurred on October 4, 2011 in a…