Reyes v. McCarley

Opinion by

Judge KAPELKE.

In this personal injury action, plaintiff, Rose Reyes, appeals the order dismissing her claims against defendant, Keven M. MeCarley, for failure to prosecute. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Plaintiff filed her complaint in January 2002, alleging that she was injured in a car accident negligently caused by defendant. Defendant was served with the complaint and thereafter filed his answer. In May 2002, defendant filed a notice that he had filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which triggered the automatic stay of all proceedings, including this action.

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