Todd v. Roadway Express, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ALBRITTON, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This cause is before the court on a Motion to Strike Jury Demand as to Punitive Damages (Doc. # 14) submitted by the Defendants Roadway Express, Inc. and Tim Wisen (“Defendants”). The Plaintiffs initially filed this action in Lowndes County, Alabama alleging numerous state law claims against the Defendants. Defendants properly removed the case under 28 U.S.C. § 1441. This court retains jurisdiction on the basis of 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

For reasons to be discussed, the Motion to Strike Jury Demand is due to be DENIED.

II. DISCUSSION

Def…