Simpson v. Life Investors Insurance Co. of America

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BULLOCK, District Judge.

Valjeane Simpson (“Plaintiff’) filed this action in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division of Durham County, North Carolina, on November 13, 2003. Life Investors Insurance Company of America (“Defendant”) removed the case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441, asserting this court’s original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 based on the diversity of citizenship of the parties. Plaintiff asserts a claim of breach of contract arising out Defendant’s refusal to pay benefits under a life insurance policy upon the death of her husband, Donnie…