Bradley v. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance

MEMORANDUM OPINION

OREN HARRIS, District Judge.

In this proceeding plaintiffs seek damages from defendant on the basis that defendant fraudulently obtained releases of their causes of action arising out of an automobile accident with one of defendant’s insureds.

Plaintiffs are residents of Jefferson County, Arkansas, and defendant is a corporation incorporated in the State of Mississippi, with principal offices in that state. There is a complete diversity of citizenship and the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs. Jurisdiction is thus established under 28…