Garbie v. Chrysler Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

GETTLEMAN, District Judge.. On April 13,1998, defendant Chrysler Corporation (“Chrysler”), asserting diversity jurisdiction, removed plaintiffs amended class action complaint to this court under 28 U.S.C. § 1446. On May 11, 1998, plaintiffs moved to remand, arguing that Chrysler has failed to establish that the parties are in complete diversity and that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Plaintiffs have also moved to recover attorneys fees and costs as a result of opposing the removal. For the reasons set forth below, plaintiffs’ motion is granted,…