Richard v. Time Warner Cable Media, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BARBARA M.G. LYNN, District Judge.

Before the Court is the Motion to Remand, filed by Plaintiff Ron Richard (“Richard”) [Docket Entry # 6]. The principal question raised by this Motion is whether Richard effectively limited his potential recovery to an amount below the jurisdictional threshold, thereby defeating diversity jurisdiction. Finding that he has, the Court GRANTS the Motion.

I. BACKGROUND

This case arises under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (“TCHRA”). Richard is a former employee of Defendant Time Warner Cable Media, Inc. (“TWCM”). Though Richard…