Bass v. Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

MEMORANDUM DECISION

WILLIAMS, District Judge.

I

In this diversity case, the plaintiff Gary Bass is suing defendant, Hardee’s Food Systems, for negligence. At the time of the events in question, Hardee’s owned several “Roy Rogers” restaurants in the state of Maryland. Hardee’s now brings a motion for summary judgment. In ruling on this motion, the Court has considered the briefs of the parties, the arguments of counsel at a hearing in open court, and the entire record.

II

On January 20, 1997, Mr. Bass drove with his ex-wife and daughter to a Roy Rogers restaurant owned by Hardee’s. Mr. Bass and his…