Reynolds v. Jaeger

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Margaret Reynolds and Jean Moore were involved in a car accident in which Margaret was injured. Jean was employed by Judith and Wilford Jaeger at the time of the accident. Margaret and her husband (the Reynolds) filed a complaint against Moore and the Jaegers, alleging negligence claims against Moore and respondeat superior claims against the Jaegers. The district court dismissed the Reynolds’ complaint, concluding (1) Moore was not sufficiently served for the court to obtain jurisdiction; and (2) Plaintiffs’ claims against the Jaegers were derivative of the claims asserted against Moore and could not be maintained in Moore’s absence. The Supreme Court reversed, holding (1) the district court erred by dismissing the Reynolds’ action against Moore, as Moore was properly served; and (2) because Moore’s dismissal was improper, the claim against the Jaegers should not have been dismissed. Remanded.View "Reynolds v. Jaeger " on Justia Law