Johnson v. Hill Bros. Transportation, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

EDGAR, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff, Wayne Johnson (“Johnson”), a resident of Louisiana, brings this action for claims that arose from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate-24 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The plaintiff initially sued Guadalupe Leal, Jr.(“Leal”), the driver of the truck that collided with Johnson, and Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc.(“Hill Brothers”), Leal’s employer. Leal and Hill Brothers are residents of Missouri and Nebraska, respectively. Johnson later amended his claim to add a cause of action against a person identified as John Doe, who Johnson…