Theriot v. Transamerica Life Ins. Co.

MARCIA A. CRONE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

*716Pending before the court is Plaintiff Robert P. Theriot's ("Theriot") Motion to Abstain and to Remand (# 5), wherein Theriot requests the court remand this action back to state court. Having considered the pending motion, the submissions of the parties, the pleadings, and the applicable law, the court is of the opinion that remand is unwarranted.

I. Background

At some point prior to January 31, 2016, Theriot underwent surgery on his foot. Due to this surgery, he required the use of a wheelchair. On January 31, 2016, Theriot fell out of his…