Legal Opinion
Rothe v. Ford Motor Co.
District Court, N.D. Texas
Decided February 19, 1981No. CA3-80-0604PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
ROBERT W. PORTER, District Judge.
This a personal injury case. Jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship. The action arises out of an automobile accident which occurred on May 17, 1978 outside of Mineral Wells, Texas. Marilyn Isaacs Rothe was operating a 1977 Ford Pinto on U.S. Highway 281 when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the highway and struck two large trees. Upon impact, the vehicle exploded and Mrs. Rothe was burned to death. The Plaintiff in the action is the surviving spouse, who brings this action in his individual capacity and…
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