Patricia Ayala v. Gabriel Building Supply

PER CURIAM: *

Patricia Ayala brought suit in Louisiana state court against a manufacturer, its insurers, and a retail store alleging that defects in a propane heater caused the death of her husband. The case was removed to federal court by the manufacturer and insurers who argued the non-diverse retailer, Gabriel Building Supply, was improperly joined. The district court, finding improper joinder, dismissed Gabriel, and retained jurisdiction over the remaining defendants. The court later granted summary judgment for the defendants on Ayala’s products liability claim. The district court also…