McMahan v. Koppers Co.

Floy Inez Poulos appeals from the denial of her motion to intervene in an action brought by Betty S. McMahan against Koppers Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Koppers”) for the wrongful death of her husband, Paul Nathan McMahan. We affirm, but for reasons other than those articulated by the district court.

Poulos claims that Paul McMahan was the natural father of her son, Michael E. Poulos. She therefore contends that Michael is entitled to a portion of any recovery obtained by Mrs. McMahan in her suit against Koppers. This assertion forms the basis of her motion to intervene pursuant…