Johnson Ex Rel. Estate of Johnson v. Baldwin

OPINION AND ORDER

MYRON H. THOMPSON, District Judge.

Plaintiff Robert Johnson, personal representative for the estate of Irena Johnson, brings this suit against defendant Willie Eva Baldwin for the wrongful death of his mother Irena Johnson. The plaintiff asserts that the defendant, who is his aunt, was negligent, grossly negligent, and wanton in causing the car accident that killed his mother. This court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 (diversity of citizenship).

This case is currently before the court on the defendant's motion for summary judgment. For the reasons discussed below, the…