Pro Se 5 (Rev. 12/16) Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging Negligence

United States District Court

for the

District of

Division

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Case No.

(to be filled in by the Clerk’s Office)

Plaintiff(s) (Write the full name of each plaintiff who is filing this complaint.  If the names of all the plaintiffs cannot fit in the space above, please write “see attached” in the space and attach an additional page with the full list of names.) -v-

Jury Trial:  (check one)

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Yes

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No

Defendant(s) (Write the full name of each defendant who is being sued.  If the names of all the defendants cannot fit in the space above, please write “see attached” in the space and attach an additional page with the full list of names.)

COMPLAINT FOR A CIVIL CASE ALLEGING NEGLIGENCE (28 U.S.C. § 1332; Diversity of Citizenship)

I.    The Parties to This Complaint

A.    The Plaintiff(s)         Provide the information below for each plaintiff named in the complaint.  Attach additional pages if         needed.

Name

Street Address

City and County

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

B.    The Defendant(s)         Provide the information below for each defendant named in the complaint, whether the defendant is an         individual, a government agency, an organization, or a corporation.  For an individual defendant,             include the person's job or title (if known).  Attach additional pages if needed.

Defendant No. 1

Name

Job or Title (if known)

Street Address

City and County

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 2

Name

Job or Title (if known)

Street Address

City and County

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 3

Name

Job or Title (if known)

Street Address

City and County

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 4

Name

Job or Title (if known)

Street Address

City and County

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (if known)

II.    Basis for Jurisdiction     Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction (limited power).  Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, federal courts may     hear cases in which a citizen of one State sues a citizen of another State or nation and the amount at stake is     more than $75,000.  In that kind of case, called a diversity of citizenship case, no defendant may be a citizen of     the same State as any plaintiff.  Explain how these jurisdictional requirements have been met.

A.    The Plaintiff(s)         1.    If the plaintiff is an individual

The plaintiff, (name)

, is a citizen of the

State of (name)

.

2.    If the plaintiff is a corporation

The plaintiff, (name)

, is incorporated

under the laws of the State of (name)

,

and has its principal place of business in the State of (name)

.

(If more than one plaintiff is named in the complaint, attach an additional page providing the             same information for each additional plaintiff.)     B.    The Defendant(s)         1.    If the defendant is an individual

The defendant,  (name)

, is a citizen of

the State of (name)

.  Or is a citizen of

(foreign nation)

.

2.     If the defendant is a corporation

The defendant,  (name)

, is incorporated under

the laws of the State of (name)

, and has its

principal place of business in the State of (name)

.

Or is incorporated under the laws of (foreign nation)

,

and has its principal place of business in (name)

.

(If more than one defendant is named in the complaint, attach an additional page providing the             same information for each additional defendant.)     C.    The Amount in Controversy         The amount in controversy−the amount the plaintiff claims the defendant owes or the amount at             stake−is more than $75,000, not counting interest and costs of court, because (explain):

III.    Statement of Claim     Write a short and plain statement of the claim.  Do not make legal arguments. State as briefly as possible the     facts showing that each plaintiff is entitled to the damages or other relief sought.  State how each defendant was     involved and what each defendant did that caused the plaintiff harm or violated the plaintiff's rights, including     the dates and places of that involvement or conduct.  If more than one claim is asserted, number each claim and     write a short and plain statement of each claim in a separate paragraph.  Attach additional pages if needed.

On (date)

, at (place)

,

the defendant(s): (1) performed acts that a person of ordinary prudence in the same or similar circumstances     would not have done; or (2) failed to perform acts that a person of ordinary prudence would have done under the     same or similar circumstances because (describe the acts or failures to act and why they were negligent)

The acts or omissions caused or contributed to the cause of the plaintiff's injuries by (explain)

IV.    Relief     State briefly and precisely what damages or other relief the plaintiff asks the court to order.  Do not make legal     arguments.  Include any basis for claiming that the wrongs alleged are continuing at the present time.  Include     the amounts of any actual damages claimed for the acts alleged and the basis for these amounts.  Include any     punitive or exemplary damages claimed, the amounts, and the reasons you claim you are entitled to actual or     punitive money damages.

V.    Certification and Closing     Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, by signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge, information,     and belief that this complaint: (1) is not being presented for an improper purpose, such as to harass, cause     unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation; (2) is supported by existing law or by a         nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law; (3) the factual contentions have     evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable     opportunity for further investigation or discovery; and (4) the complaint otherwise complies with the         requirements of Rule 11.     A.    For Parties Without an Attorney         I agree to provide the Clerk’s Office with any changes to my address where case−related papers may be         served.  I understand that my failure to keep a current address on file with the Clerk’s Office may result         in the dismissal of my case.

Date of signing:

Signature of Plaintiff

Printed Name of Plaintiff

B.    For Attorneys

Date of signing:

Signature of Attorney

Printed Name of Attorney

Bar Number

Name of Law Firm

Street Address

State and Zip Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address