Williams Ex Rel. Estate of Williams v. United States

Opinion and Order

REBECCA BEACH SMITH, District Judge.

This matter comes before the court on defendant Eddie’s Bus Service, Inc.’s (“Eddie’s Bus Service”) motion to dismiss the cross-claim for indemnification of defendant United States of America (“United States”) for failure to state a claim under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). For the reasons set forth below, Eddie’s Bus Service’s motion is DENIED.

I. Factual and Procedural History

Plaintiff, JoAnn Williams, brought this action as a widow and the executor of the estate of Peter R. Williams (“the decedent”), who died following an…