Legal Opinion

Sheila Renee White Mayo, Individually and as Administratix of Her Minor Children, Rina Mayo, Jaclyn Mayo and Paige Mayo v. Hyatt Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided April 10, 1990No. 89-3576PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiffs Sheila Renee Mayo and her three minor children (collectively, plaintiffs) appeal the district court’s summary judgment dismissing their claims against the Hyatt Corporation (Hyatt) for the death of Jack Mayo, Jr. (Mayo), their husband and father. 718 F.Supp. 19. We affirm.

Facts and Proceedings Below

The uncontested facts in this case indicate that shortly before midnight on February 17, 1987, Mayo fell down several steps at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. He cracked his skull in the fall, and died from his injuries three days later. Blood tests…

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  4. Lucille Ware Magouirk Mitchell v. Random House, Inc., Lucy De Barbin, and Dary MateraCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1989
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