Bekos v. Providence Health Plan

OPINION AND ORDER

STEWART, United States Magistrate Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff, James B. Bekos (“Bekos”), originally filed this action in Multnomah County Circuit Court, 1 seeking declaratory relief against . defendant, Providence Health-.Plan (“Providence”), that medical expenses he incurred in an accident on November 8, 2002, 2 are covered under the terms- of a health -insurance contract maintained by his employer and administered by Providence.

On January 27, 2004, Providence timely removed the action to this court, alleging jurisdiction pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security…