Broadnax Mills, Inc. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Virginia

MEMORANDUM

MERHIGE, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the plaintiffs motion to remand, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(e). For the reasons set forth below, the Court will deny the motion.

I

In 1978, the plaintiff established a fully insured health benefit plan for its employees. Because the plaintiff was unfamiliar with administering such a plan, it sought advice regarding plan administration and “the availability of, and the need for, insurance to provide ... reasonable protection from liability under the [plan].” Motion for Judgment ¶4. Since adopting the plan, the plaintiff has…