Salazar v. Allstate Texas Lloyd's, Inc.

JERRY E. SMITH, Circuit Judge:

Jose Salazar appeals the denial of his motion to remand to state court his suit against Allstate Texas Lloyd’s, Inc. (“Allstate Texas”), under a homeowners’ insurance policy issued by Allstate Texas. We vacate and remand.

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Jose Salazar, a citizen of Texas, sought coverage under his homeowner’s insurance policy, issued by Allstate Texas, for damage to his house caused by a water leak. He was dissatisfied with the way in which Allstate Texas, also a citizen of Texas, had processed his claim, so he sued it in state court, alleging breach of contract, breach of the…