Milligan v. American Hoist and Derrick Co.

ORDER ON PENDING MOTIONS

McRAE, Chief Judge.

This is a diversity action wherein plaintiff seeks to recover damages for the wrongful death of his decedent, Layron Keith Milligan (Milligan). Presently before the Court are motion of defendants Smallen, Bynum, Blevins, Schreiner, Adams, Smith and Mclver (individual defendants) for summary judgment and a motion of defendant American Hoist and Derrick Company (American Hoist) for summary judgment.

The facts of this case are as follows. Milligan was employed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and was assigned as a motor crane driver and oiler at…