Opinion ID: 76176
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Heading: Wrongful Death Action under Georgia Law

Text: 12 The Georgia Supreme Court has concluded that because the spouse-murderer is precluded from recovery, Carringer, as a parent, has standing to assert both claims for the wrongful death of her son and for funeral expenses. See id., 578 S.E.2d at 845-46 & n. 6. We are bound by the Georgia Supreme Court's determination of state law. See Silverstein v. Gwinnett Hosp. Auth., 861 F.2d 1560, 1569 (11th Cir.1988) (It is well settled that federal courts are bound by the interpretation of a state [law] by state courts.). Accordingly, we vacate the district court's order dismissing Carringer's state law claims against all three defendants.