Bains v. Hartford Fire Insurance

ORDER

MURPHY, District Judge.

This case comes before the court on plaintiff’s motion for remand to State Court and defendant’s motion to dismiss claims for a penalty and attorney’s fees. Suit was originally filed in the Superior Court of Cobb County, alleging violation of Georgia law. Plaintiff sought judgment for damages in the amount of $4772.41, plus the penalty and attorney’s fees provided for in Ga.Code Ann. § 56-1206. Defendant removed the case under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a) and (b).

Plaintiff originally secured a contract of flood insurance issued in accordance with the terms of the National…