State Ex Rel. Larkin v. Oxenhandler

ROBERT G. ULRICH, Judge.

Relator Bobby Larkin seeks a writ of prohibition against the trial court’s decision to proceed in a wrongful death action against him by Mendy Blades, widow; Fred and Linda Blades, parents; and James and Rachel Blades, children of Douglas Blades, decedent. Mr. Larkin filed a motion to dismiss the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, which was denied by respondent. Mr. Blades and Mr. Larkin were co-workers, employed by the same employer when Mr. Blades was killed by a vehicle driven by Mr. Larkin. This court issued a preliminary writ directing Respondent not…