Bridgeman v. Gateway Ford Truck Sales

Memorandum Opinion

HENLEY, Chief Judge.

This suit for a declaratory judgment, in which diversity jurisdiction is established, is now before the Court on defendants’ motion for summary judgment. The motion has been submitted on the entire record in the case, informal memorandum briefs, and oral arguments. The parties are in agreement that there is no dispute as to controlling facts and that summary judgment for one side or the other is appropriate.

Plaintiff, Thurman Bridgeman, is a citizen of Arkansas. He is employed by Arkansas Transport Refrigeration and Produce as parts manager. As a…