Legal Opinion
Becnel v. KPMG LLP
District Court, W.D. Arkansas
Decided June 21, 2005No. 05-6015PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER
DAWSON, District Judge.
Currently before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to Remand. (Doc. 10.) In support of their motion, Plaintiffs contend the Complaint (Doc. 1) alleges only state law causes of action including fraud, conspiracy, unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty, and that federal jurisdiction is lacking as these claims do not constitute a federal claim. Defendants contend removal was proper as substantial federal issues are involved. (Docs. 28, 30, 31, 32, and 41.) For the reasons reflected herein, Plaintiffs’ motion is DENIED.
A. Background
Plaintiffs contend that…
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