Minissale v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

MEMORANDUM RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO REMAND

BAYLSON, District Judge.

MEMORANDUM

Plaintiffs move to remand this case that was initially removed on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, contending Defendant has failed to show the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 and Defendant’s Notice of Removal was untimely.

I. Background

On June 7, 2011 water damaged the granite flooring of Plaintiffs’ home. Plaintiffs contend their homeowner’s insurance policy with State Farm covered replacement cost of the floor, but when they filed an insurance claim, State Farm refused to pay. On June 6, 2013, Plaintiffs…