Ferraro v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America

ORDER ON MOTION TO REMAND

GEORGE Z. SINGAL, District Judge.

Before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to Remand (Docket # 16) and Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment (Docket # 20). The Court held oral argument on both motions on February 8, 2011. In accordance with the Court’s earlier endorsement order, the Court must first determine whether there is a basis for federal jurisdiction over this case. As explained herein, the Court concludes that it does have jurisdiction and, therefore, DENIES the Motion to Remand and RESERVES RULING on the Motion for Summary Judgment.

I. STANDARD OF REVIEW

Generall…