Taylor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

ANITA B. BRODY, District Judge.

On September 5, 2000, plaintiff Judy Taylor (“Taylor”) brought this action individually and as the administratrix of the estate of Tarek D. Myrick (“Myriek”) against National Railroad Passenger Corporation [hereinafter “Amtrak”], Bombardier Corporation (“Bombardier”) and John Doe Manufacturing, Inc. (“John Doe”). On October 16, 2000, plaintiff amended her complaint and added defendant The Budd Company (“Budd”). Plaintiff alleged negligence, strict liability and punitive damages claims against all defendants, and claims of implied warranty of…