Williams v. State

Michelle Chappell Williams, individually, as personal representative of the estate of Kenneth Wayne Chappell, and as guardian ad litem of Amber and Kari Chappell, minors (collectively, Williams) appeals from an order on summary judgment dismissing her wrongful death and survival actions. The trial court determined that Oregon law should be applied, that Oregon law bars Williams’s action, and, that, in the interest of comity, jurisdiction over Oregon should be declined. We affirm the trial court, but based upon different reasoning.

Facts

This case arises out of a fatal accident on September 7,…