Kruithof v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

BEN C. DAWKINS, Jr., Chief Judge.

In this action based on diversity of citizenship plaintiff, on behalf of himself and his minor son, seeks damages for the wrongful death of his wife and daughter. He alleges that their death was caused by the negligence of defendant’s insured, and defendant has admitted liability for that negligence. Remaining is the matter of determining the amount of damages to be awarded.

Defendant filed a motion to dismiss the claims of plaintiff individually and on behalf on his minor son for loss of financial support resulting from the death of Mrs. Kru'ithof. At the time…