McMullen v. Duddles

OPINION

QUIST, District Judge.

In this diversity case, Plaintiff, Lisa McMullen (“McMullen”), has sued Defendant, Richard Duddles II (“Duddles”), for injuries she sustained as a result of an automobile accident. McMullen has also sued Defendant Duddles Tree Farm (“DTF”), Duddles’ employer, on a theory of respondeat superior liability. The parties are diverse because McMullen is a resident of Florida and Duddles is a resi dent of Michigan. In addition, Richard and Linda Duddles, the partners of DTF, reside in Michigan. See Great So. Fire Proof Hotel Co. v. Jones, 177 U.S. 449, 456, 20 S.Ct. 690,…