Cochrane v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

LUNGSTRUM, District Judge.

This action, which resulted from a fatal car accident, involves wrongful death and survival claims. The matter is presently before the court on defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment on plaintiff administrator’s claim for damages (Doc. 41). The issue is whether that plaintiff may recover damages for pain and suffering or for mental anguish. For the reasons set forth below, the court grants the motion, and plaintiff administrator’s claims for non-pecuniary damages are hereby dismissed.

I. Facts

Decedent Peter Cochrane died as the result of…