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Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Trucking

Date: 11-21-2022

Case Number: 3:19-cv-00103

Judge: Damon R. Leichty

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph county)

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Defendant's Attorney: Andrew W. Mason, Todd A. Smith

Description:
South Bend, Indiana personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on wrongful death auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident.









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In December 2017, Plaintiff initiated his wrongful death action in an Illinois court. That court dismissed Plaintiff's case in August 2018 pursuant to the doctrine of forum non conveniens. Plaintiff then filed his original complaint before this Court on February 19, 2019, raising the same wrongful death claims dismissed in Illinois. On July 1, 2019, this Court entered its Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order setting October 1, 2019, as the deadline for Plaintiff "to amend the pleadings without leave of court." [DE 22 at 2]. The Court then expressly noted that "[t]hereafter, any amendments to the pleadings must be by motion and leave of court.





The elements of a personal injury claim are: (1) Failure on the part of the Defendant to exercise due care, (2) damages and/or injuries caused to Plaintiff, and (3) a direct casual relationship between 1 and 2.

Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Truc...?

The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum.

Which court heard Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Truc...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph county), IN. The presiding judge was Damon R. Leichty.

Who were the attorneys in Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Truc...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best South Bend Personal Injury Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer.. Defendant's attorney: Andrew W. Mason, Todd A. Smith.

When was Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Truc... decided?

This case was decided on November 21, 2022.