Walker v. Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

DAVIDSON, District Judge.

Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation (“Kerr-McGee”), the named defendant in the above-captioned negligence suit, moves this court for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 1 Original diversity jurisdiction rests with this court under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Plaintiff Mickey DeWayne Walker (“Walker”) asserts Alabama citizenship, defendant acknowledges the state of Delaware as its place of incorporation, 2 and the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000.

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