Palestini v. General Dynamics Corp.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO REMAND

RHOADES, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiffs have filed a motion to remand this matter to state court. They argue that the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction because the first amended complaint adds new Defendants that defeat complete diversity. Defendants have filed motions to dismiss and to strike. Because the motion to remand pertains to the Court’s jurisdiction, the Court addresses that motion first. The Court grants Plaintiffs’ motion to remand and denies Defendants’ motions as moot.

II. Background

On July 14, 1999, Plaintiffs filed a…