American Inmate Phone Systems, Inc. v. US Sprint Communications Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ALESIA, District Judge.

Now before the court is plaintiff’s motion to remand this action to state court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Plaintiff filed its two-count complaint in state court seeking relief based on Illinois law. Defendant removed the action to this court claiming that federal law preempts plaintiff’s state-law claims. For the reasons set forth below, we hold that defendant’s removal was improper because this court lacks subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiff’s motion to remand is granted.

I. FACTS

Plaintiff American Inmate Phone Systems, Inc.…