Payne v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:15-cv-00105

Court:

Mississippi Southern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

Judge:

Tom S. Lee

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  1. April 17, 2015

    Tribal Casino Evades Wrongful Death Suit Over Jurisdiction

    A Mississippi federal judge tossed a wrongful death suit against a tribal casino Friday, saying federal courts lacked jurisdiction because the Choctaw tribe and its casino are not citizens of any state.

  2. April 01, 2015

    Tribal Casino Subject To US Law In Negligence Suit: Plaintiff

    A man who sued a Mississippi casino after the alleged wrongful death of his mother said Wednesday that its operators, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, can't seek to dismiss the litigation based on lack of jurisdiction, because they agreed to operate the casino under United States law.

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